How to Watch Live stream Mexico vs Uruguay Match?
With the Copa America starting in less than three weeks, Mexico vs Uruguay will be playing one another on Wednesday night in Denver.
An experimental Mexican squad beat Bolivia in their first June friendly, while an inexperienced La Celeste team was kept goalless by Costa Rica the day before.
Mexico had a young starting team last weekend in Chicago, but they still beat Bolivia 1-0. Mexico won the first of its three Copa America warm-up matches thanks to a goal from Efrain Alvarez in the second half.
El Tri has opted to put themselves through two challenging tests over the next three days: they have to face Brazil in Texas after taking on Uruguay in Colorado. Group B will see El Tri face Venezuela, Jamaica, and Ecuador.
Head coach Jaime Lozano is expected to rest a number of important players for the two games in an attempt to regain momentum after Mexico lost to the USA in the CONCACAF Nations League final.
Since the end of 2023, Mexico has struggled to perform consistently, and both fans and critics have questioned Lozano’s preparedness in the wake of that heartbreaking defeat.
The former Necaxa manager may need to have an equally impressive Copa America campaign to escape dismissal and be ready for a World Cup that will be largely conducted in his home country after guiding his nation’s Under-23 side to a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020.
The ambitious Uruguay squad starts their quest for a 16th continental title the following day when they face Panama; their other opponents are Bolivia and the hosts, the USA. Meanwhile, Mexico plays the tournament’s first match on June 23 against underdog Jamaica.
Despite Lozano’s absence from Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Costa Rica, Marcelo Bielsa, La Celeste’s eccentric tactical mastermind, is much more at ease in his position than the Argentine.
Instead, Diego Perez, a coach from Uruguay’s Under-20 World Cup-winning team the year before, was in charge of a team made up entirely of players without caps.
Despite that outcome, Uruguay has scored in every match since falling to Portugal 2-0 in Qatar 2022. After winning against both Brazil and Argentina, they are now ranked second in CONMEBOL’s extensive World Cup qualifying campaign. On Wednesday, Bielsa’s whole squad will be back in action.
La Celeste is still anticipated to challenge for the championship this summer, despite their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in a friendly game in March—the African champions handing Bielsa his second setback since assuming the leadership last year.
Mexico vs Uruguay: the venue and the time
| Date: | June 5, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT |
| Venue: | Empower Field at Mile High |
Mexico vs Uruguay will play an international friendly at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, USA’s Empower Field.
Team news & squads of Mexico vs Uruguay
Team news from Mexico
Santiago Gimenez, a striker for Feyenoord, should spearhead El Tri’s offense.
Edson Alvarez would be the center of attention for Mexico’s manager Jaime Lozano’s midfield, while Johan Vasquez of Genoa would command the defense.
The team still includes Jesus Gallardo, Hirving Lozano, and goalie Guillermo Ochoa.
Possible Mexico XI: Chavez, Alvarez, E. Sanchez; Antuna, Gimenez, Vega; Malagon; J. Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Malagon, Gonzalez, Rangel |
| Defenders | Montes, J. Sanchez, Arteaga, Vasquez, Reyes, Guzman, Orozco, Garcia, Gonzalez, Pena |
| Midfielders | Alvarez, Pineda, Antuna, Rodriguez, Romo, Alvarado, Chavez, E. Sanchez, Beltran, Cortizo, Flores, Carillo, Montano |
| Forwards | Vega, Gimenez, Huerta, Quinones, Martinez |
News about Uruguay’s squad
The Uruguayan manager, Marcelo Bielsa, has selected a team without players like Federico Valverde, Ronald Araujo, and Luis Suarez.
In addition, seasoned striker Edinson Cavani declared his retirement from international competition. Darwin Nunez of Liverpool will so have to take up the role in the future.
In midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Rodrigo Bentancur would start, with Jose Maria Gimenez in the center of defense.
Rochet, Nandez, Caceres, Gimenez, Olivera; Bentancur, Ugarte, C. Araujo; Pellistri, Nunez, and B. Rodriguez are the potential starting lineup for Uruguay.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Rochet, Mele |
| Defenders | Gimenez, Olivera, Caceres, Olaza |
| Midfielders | Bentancur, Nandez, Ugarte, M. Araujo, C. Araujo |
| Forwards | Nunez, B. Rodriguez, Pellistri, Torres, L. Rodriguez |
Comparative Analysis: Mexico vs Uruguay
The head-to-head record of Mexico vs. Uruguay in all competitions during the previous five matches is as follows.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2022 | Mexico 0-3 Uruguay | International Friendly |
| September 7, 2018 | Mexico 1-4 Uruguay | International Friendly |
| June 5, 2016 | Mexico 3-1 Uruguay | Copa America |
| July 12, 2011 | Uruguay 1-0 Mexico | Copa America |
| June 22, 2010 | Mexico 0-1 Uruguay | FIFA World Cup |
Some Asked Question about Mexico vs Uruguay
Final Decision
The Copa America event is preceded by an important friendly Mexico vs Uruguay, with both sides keen to demonstrate their preparation and advancement. The results of these games will influence the team’s confidence, tactics, and, eventually, performance.
