Mexico’s national football team is managed by Federacion Mexicana de Ftbol (FMF). Mexico has competed in two of FIFA’s major global men’s competitions – World Cup, Confederations Cup, and Olympic football tournament.
Since Javier Aguirre took over as coach, Mexico has made significant strides toward greater competitiveness. With only minimal absences, Mexico appears well prepared to maintain its strong form in the Mexico National Football Team Vs Switzerland National Football Team Lineups matchup and continue its winning momentum against Switzerland.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | José Raúl Rangel |
| Defender | Jesús Orozco |
| Defender | César Montes |
| Defender | Mateo Chávez |
| Defender | Emilio Lara |
| Midfielder | Érik Lira |
| Midfielder | Carlos Rodríguez |
| Midfielder | César Huerta |
| Midfielder | Roberto Alvarado |
| Forward | Raúl Jiménez |
| Forward | Santiago Giménez |
| Substitute | Ramón Juárez |
| Substitute | Marcel Ruiz |
| Substitute | Edson Álvarez |
| Substitute | Efraín Álvarez |
| Substitute | Alexis Vega |
| Substitute | Orbelín Pineda |
| Substitute | Ángel Sepúlveda |
| Substitute | Luis Malagón |
| Substitute | Juanjo Purata |
| Substitute | Jorge Sánchez |
| Substitute | Guillermo Ochoa |
| Substitute | Julián Araujo |
| Substitute | Jesús Gallardo |
| Substitute | Ángel Márquez |
| Substitute | Gilberto Mora |
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Gregor Kobel |
| Defender | Manuel Akanji |
| Defender | Aurèle Amenda |
| Defender | Ricardo Rodríguez |
| Defender | Silvan Widmer |
| Midfielder | Granit Xhaka |
| Midfielder | Vincent Sierro |
| Midfielder | Remo Freuler |
| Midfielder | Fabian Rieder |
| Forward | Dan Ndoye |
| Forward | Breel Embolo |
| Substitute | Cédric Zesiger |
| Substitute | Ardon Jashari |
| Substitute | Ulisses Garcia |
| Substitute | Lucas Blondel |
| Substitute | Djibril Sow |
| Substitute | Johan Manzambi |
| Substitute | Zeki Amdouni |
| No. | Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jul 2026 | England | Mexico 2–3 England | FIFA World Cup – Round of 16 |
| 2 | 30 Jun 2026 | Ecuador | Mexico 2–0 Ecuador | FIFA World Cup – Round of 32 |
| 3 | 24 Jun 2026 | Czechia | Mexico 3–0 Czechia | FIFA World Cup – Group A |
| 4 | 18 Jun 2026 | South Korea | Mexico 1–0 South Korea | FIFA World Cup – Group A |
| 5 | 11 Jun 2026 | South Africa | Mexico 2–0 South Africa | FIFA World Cup – Group A |
| 6 | 4 Jun 2026 | Serbia | Mexico 5–1 Serbia | International Friendly |
| 7 | 30 May 2026 | Australia | Mexico 1–0 Australia | International Friendly |
| 8 | 22 May 2026 | Ghana | Mexico 2–0 Ghana | International Friendly |
| 9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Bolivia | Bolivia 0–1 Mexico | International Friendly |
| 10 | 22 Jan 2026 | Panama | Panama 0–1 Mexico | International Friendly |
| No. | Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jul 2026 | Argentina | Argentina 3–1 Switzerland | FIFA World Cup – Quarter-final |
| 2 | 7 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Switzerland 0–0 Colombia (Switzerland lost 3–4 on pens) | FIFA World Cup – Round of 16 |
| 3 | 2 Jul 2026 | Algeria | Switzerland 2–0 Algeria | FIFA World Cup – Round of 32 |
| 4 | 24 Jun 2026 | Canada | Canada 1–2 Switzerland | FIFA World Cup – Group B |
| 5 | 18 Jun 2026 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup – Group B |
| 6 | 13 Jun 2026 | Qatar | Qatar 1–1 Switzerland | FIFA World Cup – Group B |
| 7 | 6 Jun 2026 | Australia | Switzerland 1–1 Australia | International Friendly |
| 8 | 31 May 2026 | Jordan | Switzerland 4–1 Jordan | International Friendly |
| 9 | 31 Mar 2026 | Norway | Norway 0–0 Switzerland | International Friendly |
| 10 | 27 Mar 2026 | Germany | Switzerland 3–4 Germany | International Friendly |
| Team | Last 10 | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
Mexico vs Switzerland Lineups
Mexico National Football Team will look to build on its World Cup qualifying success when they take on Switzerland National Football Team in a high-stakes friendly match on September 8th. Both sides had successful performances during qualifying, so whoever emerges victorious could gain invaluable momentum heading into 2026 World Cup Qualifier matches.
Javier Aguirre will likely select his strongest lineup for this match against Switzerland to build momentum ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament scheduled for June.
Aguirre has instilled a renewed sense of competitiveness into his squad and hopes to keep this momentum moving in this encounter.
The Switzerland national football team is under the jurisdiction of the Swiss Football Association. Representing Switzerland at international competition, its squad primarily comprises players from its top domestic leagues.
Famously known for sporting red shirts, white shorts and red socks to represent its flag colors, these athletes typically represent Switzerland at international tournaments.
Mexico vs Switzerland Stats
Mexico have an excellent chance of beating Switzerland in a high-stakes friendly match, given that their squad comes into the game fresh off participating in the CONCACAF Nations League while Switzerland have not participated in top-tier internationals since 2024. This could determine both teams’ intensity and sharpness on match day.
Javier Aguirre will have almost his entire roster available for their upcoming match against Mexico, with only Hirving Lozano and Henry Martin missing from this full squad. Aguirre should have plenty of options available to him when selecting his starting XI for Saturday’s contest.
Switzerland are fresh off an incredible World Cup tournament where they managed to impress many with their strength and quality in the group stage. Facing tough opposition in France during their opener, Switzerland managed to hold them at bay without conceding and then beat South Korea 2-0 to come out tops of their group and send South Korean fans packing.
Murat Yakin coaches the Swiss national team, who boast a strong squad capable of competing at any level. Star players include Xherdan Shaqiri, Breel Embolo and Djibril Sow – their only issue being consistency which has prevented them from making deeper runs in tournaments; currently ranking 31st globally due to disappointing World Cup performances over recent years.
Mexico vs Switzerland Predictions
Mexico national football team is administered by the Mexican Football Federation and represents their nation in international men’s association football matches. Over its long and distinguished history, they have won four World Cup championships; most recently this occurred in 2026.
Javier Aguirre has had an outstanding start as head coach of the national side, quickly implementing his determined playing style and creating a more defined identity for his squad under him. Furthermore, former Real Madrid boss Aguirre has helped players such as Raul Jimenez return to form, as his side currently enjoys an unbeaten five-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Switzerland will look to get back into top form after being demoted from UEFA Nations League A last year. Utah provides them with an ideal environment in which they can do just that, featuring South Korea, France and debutant Togo in their World Cup qualifying group.
Murat Yakin will field an almost full strength team for this matchup, with no major absences impacting preparations for the national squad. Switzerland boasts an impressive collection of talent in Breel Embolo, Djibril Sow and Miro Muheim who can deliver when given their opportunity on the international stage.
El Tri has scored more goals in any tournament so far than any other side. Switzerland prides itself on possessing one of the strongest defensive units, conceding just an average of one goal per game on average.
This match will feature two teams with talented attacking midfielders capable of producing in this area, and ultimately we anticipate an intensely close contest that comes down to goals scored and conceded; for this reason we advise betting under 2.5 goals as our target goal scorer.
Mexico vs Switzerland Head-to-Head
Mexico and Switzerland previously met for one friendly international, which ended 1-1. Their next matchup will take place on December 16 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca stadium; expect an intense encounter as Switzerland are currently eighth globally while Mexico rank ninth; thus making this match-up crucially important to both teams.
Mexico has been an impressive team in recent years and should continue its winning streak against Switzerland. Javier Aguirre has implemented significant changes since becoming coach, and their impact has been dramatic; players such as Raul Jimenez have found renewed form since being disciplined more effectively under Aguirre. Furthermore, younger players have been added to improve the team balance.
Even without global recognition, Switzerland’s national football team remains a well-rounded and balanced squad. Breel Embolo, Djibril Sow and Dan Ndoye boast impressive club records while Murat Yakin’s squad have recently been sidelined by injuries but remain dangerous opponents.
Mexico has enjoyed tremendous success at both Copa America and FIFA World Cup tournaments since 1986, qualifying every time and reaching round 16 twice.
At the 2006 World Cup, Mexico was drawn into Group D along with Iran, Angola and Portugal. Mexico began strongly by winning both games against Iran and Angola before drawing with Portugal – and eventually qualifying for round 2. Unfortunately they then fell to Brazil on penalties after a scoreless tie and were knocked out of contention in quarter-finals play.
Fox Sports will broadcast Mexico National Football Team Vs Switzerland National Football Team Lineups live in the United States beginning Thursday evening at 7 p.m. ET. El Tri are currently tied with South Korea for first place in Group A; should Mexico defeat Switzerland, they would strengthen their position at the top of the group and move closer toward securing a place in the final four.
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