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Mexico Faces Bolivia: A Key Friendly Before 2026
24 Jan
Summary
- Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over Panama recently.
- Bolivia aims to end a 32-year World Cup qualification drought.
- Mexico has a dominant head-to-head record against Bolivia.
Mexico is intensifying its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosting the event. El Tri recently secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Panama, their first win in seven games, boosting morale. This friendly against Bolivia is a crucial step in their build-up, with the team ranked 16th globally.
Bolivia, conversely, is in pursuit of a World Cup berth for the first time in over three decades. The South American nation faces Suriname in playoffs in March, with a chance to advance to the finals. Historically, Mexico has dominated encounters with Bolivia, winning nine out of twelve matches and remaining unbeaten in their last three encounters.
The prediction leans towards a Mexico victory, underscoring their historical advantage and current objective of fine-tuning their squad. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals anticipated.
