In Javier Aguirre’s second match as head coach, Mexico’s national team played to a 0–0 draw against Canada. The friendly match took place at 7:00 PM (Mexico City time) on September 10, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The stadium, home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, can accommodate over 80,000 spectators.

Match Recap

Despite both teams putting forth a solid effort, the match ended in a goalless draw. Mexico and Canada exchanged attacks throughout the game, but neither side was able to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Canada started the game with aggressive play, earning their first corner in the 4th minute from a left-sided attack. While Mexico gradually adapted to the match’s tempo, their offensive attempts failed to pose a significant threat to Canada’s defense. In the 18th minute, Mexico’s Julián Araujo received a yellow card for a sliding tackle on Canada’s Alphonso Davies, sparking a brief scuffle between players from both teams.

One of the match’s pivotal moments came in the 43rd minute when Canada’s Cyle Larin’s header was saved by Mexico’s goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón, marking a key defensive play for Mexico.

Key Moments

• 26th minute: César Huerta of Mexico was booked with a yellow card for a defensive foul.
• 43rd minute: Cyle Larin’s header was denied by Malagón in a crucial save for Mexico.
• 50th minute: Mexico’s Johan Vásquez had a headed attempt, but the ball narrowly missed the target.
• 67th minute: Canada’s forward Jonathan David was struck in the face and fell to the ground, suffering an injury.
• 72nd minute: Roberto Alvarado of Mexico fired a shot inside the box but sent the ball over the crossbar.

Lineups

Mexico National Team Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: Luis Ángel Malagón
Defenders: Julián Araujo, Johan Vásquez (captain), Víctor Guzmán, Jesús Angulo
Midfielders: Luis Romo, Erick Lira, Roberto Alvarado, Orbelín Pineda
Forwards: Santiago Giménez, César Huerta

Canada National Team Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: St. Clair
Defenders: Bombito, Cornelius, Alistair Johnston, Alphonso Davies
Midfielders: Eustáquio, Miller, Ahmed, Osorio
Forwards: Larin, Choinière

Post-Match Summary

Although both teams showed determination on both offense and defense, neither Mexico nor Canada could find the back of the net, resulting in a 0–0 draw. Mexico’s goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón made several key saves to keep a clean sheet, while Canada displayed solid defense and posed frequent attacking threats, highlighting their overall strength.