Mexico will face Peru at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Tuesday night. Hirving Lozano is anticipated to retain his position on the left wing after making his return to the national team in a 1-1 draw against Colombia. This international friendly marks the second of four games for Mexico during this FIFA window under new head coach Rafael Marquez. Lozano last played for Mexico in March 2024, having been excluded during Javier Aguirre’s tenure. Marquez included him in his first squad and started him against Colombia, stating that Lozano is a "difference-maker."
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The draw in Baltimore featured Gilberto Mora scoring a 62nd-minute equalizer, making him the youngest goalscorer in Mexican national team history at 17 years old, after Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the ninth minute.
Peru, on the other hand, seeks to rebound after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to the USMNT in Orlando, with Gianluca Lapadula netting their only goal in that match.
Projected Lineup for Mexico
Marquez is likely to maintain the 4-3-3 formation utilized against Colombia. The midfield will likely see Obed Vargas and Alvaro Fidalgo join Erik Lira, and Cesar Montes is expected to return at center-back. Armando Gonzalez will lead the attack again, while Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones remain sidelined due to injuries.
Mexico’s projected starting XI includes: Raul Rangel; Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo; Erik Lira, Obed Vargas, Alvaro Fidalgo; Roberto Alvarado, Armando Gonzalez, Hirving Lozano.
Projected Lineup for Peru
Coach Mano Menezes is expected to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation with Pedro Gallese in goal, Yoshimar Yotun anchoring the midfield, and Lapadula leading the attack after his recent performance.
Peru’s projected starting XI includes: Pedro Gallese; Oliver Sonne, Erick Noriega, Alfonso Barco, Marco Huaman; Jesus Pretell, Yoshimar Yotun; Bassco Soyer, Rodrigo Vilca, Jairo Velez; Gianluca Lapadula.