Mexico v Colombia preview: international friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept 27

Mexico and Colombia will meet in an international friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on September 27 (IST), with both nations having announced squads for the fixture.

Mexico reached the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before a 2-3 defeat to England, having kept consecutive clean sheets in their first four matches, and have since undergone a managerial change with Rafael Márquez set to take charge. Colombia were also eliminated in the World Cup round of 16, losing to Switzerland, and Nestor Lorenzo is once again named to lead Los Cafeteros as they begin their build-up towards the Copa America.

After not being involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026, German Berterame is back to represent the Mexican national football team and is expected to be one of the main men in the final third for El Tri. The Inter Miami forward has been in decent form and "will be looking to step up his game to deliver a top performance for his nation." Mexico named: Rangel (GK); Sanchez, Reyes, Montes, Chavez; Vargas, Lira, Mora; Alvarado, Berterame, Lozano.

The preview notes that "The 29-year-old can be deployed in multiple positions in midfield, making him a crucial asset for the Colombia national football team. In 43 appearances for the country, he has scored seven goals and will now be looking to add more to his tally." Jhon Arias is highlighted for his pace on the wings and Colombia named: Montero (GK); Munoz, Lucumi, Andrade, Angulo; Puerta, Rios; Gomez, Arias, Perea; Suarez.

The article states that at home Mexico will have a slight advantage and that El Tri are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Los Cafeteros. Broadcast arrangements listed include Mexico: Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, Claro Sports; Colombia: Caracol TV, RCN Television, Deportes RCN En Vivo, Caracol Play; USA: TUDN USA, Univision, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX.

Mexico accompanied its squad announcement with the line "The road to 2030 starts here! 📍This is the first squad list announced by our Head Coach, Rafa Márquez. 📋The journey we started continues. 💚🤍❤️" and the friendly doubles as the opening phase of Mexico's stated "road to 2030" while Colombia treat the fixture as part of their Copa America build-up.