Mexico’s national football team suffered a tough 4-2 defeat to Switzerland in an international friendly on June, 2025, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The loss raises questions as El Tri prepares for the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key Match Highlights.
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Switzerland took the lead early with Breel Embolo scoring in the 20th minute.
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Santiago Giménez ended his 16-game international goal drought, netting for Mexico in the 51st minute.
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Zeki Amdouni (64’), Dan Ndoye (71’), and Fabian Rieder (90’) added goals for Switzerland, while Ángel Sepúlveda scored Mexico’s second in the 75th minute..
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The match marked the sixth meeting between the two teams, with Switzerland now holding four wins over Mexico.
Statistical Snapshot.
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Mexico managed shots, with on target, but struggled defensively as Switzerland capitalized on their chances.
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The game was closely contested in fouls and corners, but Switzerland’s clinical finishing made the difference.
Where to Watch.
Fans in the U.S. caught the action live on Fox Deportes and the TelevisaUnivision network.
What’s Next for El Tri?.
Mexico will look to regroup quickly as they continue their MexTour and prepare for a historic matchup against Türkiye on June, aiming to iron out defensive issues before Gold Cup play begins.
