One of the biggest rivalries in international soccer returns Saturday as the U.S. men's national team hosts Mexico in a friendly at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Mauricio Pochettino's side is
two for two in the new cycle after rallying from a goal down to beat Chile 4-2 in St. Louis on Tuesday. That followed a 4-1 victory over Peru three days earlier.
Julian Hall became the youngest player to score in his first two U.S. appearances. Mathis Albert went one better, becoming the program's youngest goal-scorer ever at 17.
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Mexico is still looking for its first win under Rafa Márquez after back-to-back 1-1 draws with Colombia and Peru.
Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who equalized against Colombia, now wears the No. 10 for El Tri. He has been dealing with a minor injury leading into this match but appears ready to go.
Mexico leads the all-time series with 38 wins to the USA's 24, with 17 draws mixed in.
USA vs. Mexico prediction, pick
The U.S. has scored eight goals in two games, while Mexico has managed two. Pochettino's youth revolution scores its biggest win yet.
Prediction: USA 3, Mexico 2
USA vs. Mexico channel, start time, streaming
- When: Saturday, October 3
- Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: TNT (Watch LIVE on Sling TV), HBO Max, Telemundo (Watch LIVE on Fubo), Universo, Peacock
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