Mexico vs Colombia - Friendlies

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 26, 2026 as Mexico welcome Colombia in a Friendlies encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Mexico and Colombia cross paths in the Friendlies, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Mexico will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Colombia's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. It remains to be seen if Leeds will target a No 10 or a winger capable of playing inside now that Brandt is off the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Mexico will look to impose their style on home soil, while Colombia are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With M. Sabitzer topping the Friendlies scoring charts at 3 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Manchester United will continue to assess their options this summer as they look to strengthen Michael Carrick's side with an additional midfielder still a possibility at this stage.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Friendlies picture. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.