Mexico vs Switzerland

Mexico vs. Switzerland: High-Stakes Friendly Ahead of Gold Cup

Mexico will look to extend their winning streak to three matches this Saturday when they take on Switzerland in a high-profile friendly at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Utah. With the CONCACAF Gold Cup on the horizon, El Tri are riding a wave of momentum, while the Swiss aim to shake off recent struggles before their World Cup qualifiers later this year.

Mexico’s Red-Hot Form
El Tri kicked off 2025 in style, defeating Canada and Panama to claim the CONCACAF Nations League title—their first trophy since their 2023 Gold Cup triumph. Leading the charge was Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez, who netted all four of Mexico’s goals in those victories. Despite his quieter club form, the 34-year-old remains a talisman for his country, now boasting 40 goals in 111 appearances.

Mexico’s current five-game unbeaten run includes friendlies against Internacional and River Plate, with 10 goals scored and just one conceded. That defensive solidity—paired with their attacking firepower—makes them favorites against a Swiss side still searching for consistency.

As 2026 World Cup hosts, Mexico automatically qualify but are determined to improve on their group-stage exit in Qatar. Under new manager Javier Aguirre, they’ve won five of seven matches, with their only loss coming against Honduras in late 2024.

Switzerland’s Search for Momentum
Switzerland’s last major high was their thrilling Euro 2024 knockout win over Italy, but since then, their form has dipped. A 3-0 friendly win over Luxembourg in March finally snapped an eight-game winless streak, offering hope ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

However, their 2024 ended on a sour note, suffering relegation in the UEFA Nations League after failing to win against Spain, Denmark, or Serbia. Now, with a manageable qualifying group (Sweden, Kosovo, Slovenia), Murat Yakin’s side must regain their confidence—starting with a strong showing against Mexico.

What to Watch
Can Jiménez continue his scoring streak? Will Switzerland’s defense contain Mexico’s attack? This clash is more than just a warm-up—it’s a litmus test for both sides as they build toward bigger challenges.