Glendale becomes the meeting point for Concacaf on Saturday, 3 October, as the United States host Mexico at State Farm Stadium in the 80th edition of the region’s defining international rivalry.
The match, scheduled for 20:00 Mexico City time, gives Mexico another chance to find its first win of Rafael Márquez’s new spell in charge. Across the field, Mauricio Pochettino continues his assessment of the United States group after emphatic recent victories over Peru and Chile.
Quick facts
- United States vs Mexico: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, 20:00 Mexico City time.
- The United States have beaten Peru 4-1 and Chile 4-2 in their previous international-window matches.
- Croatia face England in the UEFA Nations League at 10:00.
- Spain play the Czech Republic, Switzerland meet Slovenia, and North Macedonia face Scotland at 12:45.
- Argentina take on Burkina Faso in an international friendly at 18:00.
For Mexico, the Arizona fixture is another opportunity to test personnel and give shape to Márquez’s early ideas. The United States will be at home in a stadium accustomed to major Mexico fixtures, with a sizeable crowd expected for a rivalry that again crosses the border rather than being staged in either national capital.
Europe’s Nations League programme begins with Croatia against England at 10:00. Finland, Albania, Iceland, Bulgaria, Estonia and Luxembourg are also in action during a busy day of international football across the continent.
Spain’s meeting with the Czech Republic follows at 12:45, with the Spanish side looking to impose their game against opponents expected to rely on defensive organisation and efficiency in the moments they create. The match is part of the Nations League schedule.
At the same time, Switzerland host Slovenia and North Macedonia meet Scotland. Both fixtures sit within the same UEFA competition and add further weight to an afternoon dominated by national-team football.
Argentina return to the pitch at 18:00 against Burkina Faso. The world champions continue their post-World Cup preparation, using the friendly to consider alternatives and newer options within the squad.
There is also domestic football in Mexico, where Monterrey play Toluca at 18:10. Liga MX Femenil features Querétaro against Atlético de San Luis, Tijuana versus Atlante and Necaxa against Cruz Azul, while Liga de Expansión MX matches complete a schedule that runs through much of the day.
