Mexico delivered a commanding performance against Serbia, securing a convincing 5-1 victory in an international friendly as preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continue.
The match was expected to provide a difficult test for Mexico. However, Serbia struggled throughout the contest and failed to match the intensity of Javier Aguirre’s side.
After falling behind in the first half, Mexico responded strongly and eventually overwhelmed their young opponents with five goals.
Serbia Strike First Despite Mexico’s Early Control
Mexico started brightly and dominated possession from the opening whistle.
The hosts controlled the tempo, created several scoring opportunities and spent long periods in Serbia’s half. However, despite their dominance, they struggled to convert chances into goals.
Against the run of play, Serbia took the lead through Stanić after a fortunate sequence of events inside the penalty area.
The goal briefly shocked Mexico, but the team remained composed and continued to push forward.
Vásquez Brings Mexico Back Into the Match
Mexico’s persistence eventually paid off.
Defender Johan Vásquez found the equaliser after sustained pressure from the Mexican attack.
The goal restored confidence and momentum, allowing Mexico to continue dictating the game.
Shortly before halftime, Serbia suffered another setback. A poor back pass created confusion in defence and resulted in an own goal that handed Mexico a 2-1 lead going into the break.
Mexico Take Complete Control After Halftime
The second half was largely one-sided.
Mexico looked sharper, more organised and far more dangerous in attack. Meanwhile, Serbia’s young squad struggled to cope with the pressure and began making costly mistakes.
Veteran striker Raúl Jiménez added Mexico’s third goal, rewarding his active performance throughout the match.
That goal effectively ended any hopes of a Serbian comeback.
Own Goal Adds to Serbia’s Problems
Serbia’s difficult evening became even worse when another defensive error led to a second own goal.
The mistake highlighted the defensive issues that troubled the visitors throughout the match.
Mexico continued to create chances and looked comfortable in possession as Serbia’s resistance faded.
Chávez Completes the Rout
The final goal came from Luis Chávez, who capped off an excellent team performance with a well-taken finish.
His strike sealed a comprehensive 5-1 victory and ensured Mexico ended the evening on a high note.
The result extends Mexico’s positive run of form ahead of the World Cup and provides another confidence boost for the squad.
Positive Signs for Mexico Before World Cup 2026
For coach Javier Aguirre, the match offered several encouraging signs.
Mexico showed patience after conceding first, responded well under pressure and displayed impressive attacking quality throughout the second half.
While Serbia will be disappointed with their defensive performance, Mexico can take confidence from a convincing win as the start of the World Cup approaches.
With the tournament only days away, El Tri appear to be building momentum at exactly the right time.