On September 26, 2026, the Mexico national soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Colombia in their first match under new coach Rafael Marquez at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, attended by 67,117 fans. Colombia took an early lead with Luis Suarez scoring in the 9th minute following a cross from Richard Rios.
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Mexico struggled to equalize in the first half, striking the crossbar twice and the post once, but ultimately found the equalizer in the 62nd minute through 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, marking his first senior international goal just weeks before his 18th birthday. After his goal, Mora was substituted out of the match.
Despite multiple opportunities in the first half, Mexico headed into halftime trailing 1-0, with Colombia's lone shot of the half being their goal. The second half saw El Tri increase pressure, creating more scoring chances, but they were unable to convert until Mora’s critical goal.
In the closing moments of the match, a scuffle broke out in stoppage time that required separation by referees before the final whistle. Mexico will face Peru next on September 29 in New Jersey, while Colombia prepares to take on Paraguay, also in Harrison, New Jersey.
Rafael Marquez previously captained the Mexican team in five World Cups from 2002 to 2018, during which Mexico has never advanced beyond the quarterfinals.