Javier Aguirre and the Mexican National Team face their first European challenge

Mexico is gearing up for an exciting matchup against Switzerland this Saturday, June 7, in Salt Lake, Utah . This match marks the tricolor's first against a European team in Javier Aguirre 's third stint as coach. More than just a friendly, this encounter will be key to fine-tuning details and getting things underway on the road to defending their Gold Cup title.

In ten months at the helm of the national team, Javier Aguirre has managed ten matches, only four of which have been part of an official tournament. Given this context, and with the mission of building a competitive team that not only aspires to triumph in the Gold Cup but also excel at the 2026 World Cup , the match against Switzerland represents an invaluable opportunity to prepare for the competition for another title.

Previously, the Aztecs have played preparation matches against New Zealand, the United States, Canada , and three clubs: Valencia, River Plate, and Inter de Porto Alegre . In addition to their Concacaf Nations League matches against Honduras, Canada, and Panama , they have posted a record of six wins, two draws, and two losses.

For their part, the Swiss team comes into this match in a slump, having won one of their last eight matches. However, they will have the advantage of having the odds stacked in their favor against Mexico. In five previous matches against Mexico, the Swedes have recorded three wins, one loss, and one draw.

It's worth noting that both Mexico and Switzerland have not played a match against each other in the current century. Their first meeting was at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, with a 2-1 victory for the Swedes; their last meeting took place in 1994, with a devastating 5-1 defeat by Switzerland .

With five Cruz Azul players at the core, the return of Guillermo Ochoa , and the addition of Mateo Chávez to the squad, Mexico will be tasked with securing a favorable result against a team that presents a more complex challenge in a warm-up match.

Date, time, and broadcast of Mexico vs. Switzerland