The Mexican Men’s National Team will play its final match in the U.S. prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium on May 30 at 6:00 PM/PT (9:00 PM/ET) against Australia as part of a multi-day send-off celebration in the Los Angeles area, delivering a premium international soccer experience at full intensity just days before the start of the historic tournament.
Tickets for this highly anticipated clash between two World Cup participants will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, February 24, at 10:00 AM/PT (1:00 PM/ET) at SomosLocales.com. With prices starting at just $35, fans are encouraged to secure seats early. Tickets for the previously announced March 31 match in Chicago against Belgium are also available on the site.
The Pasadena game is the centerpiece of Mexico’s official World Cup send-off celebration in the U.S., which also includes the MexTour Live Concert presented by Gillette, Fan Appreciation Day with open training, and Media Day. Additional details, including ticket information, will be announced soon.
The Australia match is part of a three-game series announced earlier today by the Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF), which also includes matches against Ghana and Serbia in Mexico. All three matches have been strategically selected to mirror the playing styles and competitive intensity Mexico will face in the Group Stage — a deliberate final test before the World Cup spotlight.
Mexico has played World Cup send-off matches in front of capacity crowds at the Rose Bowl on several occasions, including 2010 and 2018 against New Zealand and Wales, respectively. The legendary venue – home of college football’s UCLA Bruins – has staged some of the most iconic moments in global sports history, including the 1994 FIFA World Cup Men’s Final, the 1999 FIFA World Cup Women’s Final, two Concacaf Gold Cup finals, and five NFL Super Bowls.
Led by veteran manager Javier Aguirre, Mexico enters 2026 in strong form, powered by international stars including Fulham striker Raul Jimenez, Genoa Captain Johan Vasquez, and Toluca Captain Marcel Ruiz. The squad is undefeated in 2026 competition, earning January victories over Panama and Bolivia as momentum builds toward the World Cup.
Australia has qualified for six consecutive FIFA World Cups and is one of the most disciplined and tactically adaptable sides in world football, blending physicality and technically polished players competing across Europe, Asia and Major League Soccer. Their ability to adjust styles, pressing aggressively when needed or sitting compact against stronger opponents, makes them a difficult matchup for many teams.
All-time México vs. Australia
- Total matches: 6
- Record: AUS leads the series with 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss
- Total goals scored: MEX 9 / AUS 10
- Last match: MEX 2 – AUS 2; Sept. 9, 2023, in Arlington, TX (MexTour match)
- FIFA Rankings: Mexico 16; Australia 27