Mexico to Host Canada in Friendly Match Ahead of Copa America
Canada to Face Mexico in Toronto on June 9
Match Will Be Canada's Final Tune-Up Before Copa America
The Canadian men's national soccer team will host Mexico in a friendly match on June 9 at BMO Field in Toronto.
The match will be Canada's final tune-up before the 2024 Copa America, which will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 14.
Canada has not played Mexico since a 2-1 loss in a friendly match in November 2019.
Mexico is currently ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Canada is ranked 33rd.
The match is expected to be a sellout, with tickets going on sale to the public on April 14.
Canada Looking to Continue Strong Form
Canada is coming off a strong performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they reached the knockout stage for the first time.
The Canadians finished second in their group behind Croatia and ahead of Morocco and Belgium.
Canada then lost 2-1 to Croatia in the round of 16.
Mexico Looking to Bounce Back from Disappointing World Cup
Mexico is looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
The Mexicans finished third in their group behind Poland and Argentina and ahead of Saudi Arabia.
Mexico has won the Copa America twice, in 1993 and 2003.
Match Will Be a Good Test for Both Teams
The match between Canada and Mexico is expected to be a good test for both teams.
Canada will be looking to continue their good form and build momentum heading into the Copa America.
Mexico will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing World Cup performance and show that they are still one of the top teams in CONCACAF.
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