Mexico falls 4-2 to Switzerland at Salt Lake City friendly
Mexico lost 4-2 to Switzerland in a June 2025 friendly at Rice-Eccles Stadium, highlighting defensive issues ahead of the Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers.
Key points
- Switzerland won 4-2, taking an early lead with goals from Embolo, Amdouni, Ndoye and Rieder.
- Mexico's Santiago Gimenez broke a 16‑match goal drought, and Angel Sepulveda added a second goal.
- The loss underscores Mexico's need to improve defensively before the Gold Cup opener on June 14.
Mexico’s national football team suffered a tough 4-2 defeat against Switzerland in a high-profile friendly at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on June, 2025. The match, part of the annual MexTour, drew over 41,000 fans and served as a key preparation fixture ahead of the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Switzerland took control early, with Breel Embolo opening the scoring in the 20th minute. Zeki Amdouni and Dan Ndoye added to the tally, while Fabian Rieder sealed the win in the final moments. For Mexico, Santiago Giménez ended a 16-match goal drought by netting in the 51st minute, and Ángel Sepúlveda added a late goal in the 75th, but defensive lapses proved costly throughout the afternoon.
Switzerland now leads the all-time series against Mexico, with four wins, one draw, and just one loss in their previous encounters The match highlighted Mexico’s need for defensive improvements as they look ahead to their Gold Cup opener on June 14.
Fans in the U.S. were able to watch the match live on TelevisaUnivision networks, Fox Deportes, and Univision Radio, with replays and highlights available on beIN SPORTS and the official MexTour site.
Next up: El Tri will regroup and focus on shoring up their back line before their next major tournament test.
Your questions, answered
Who scored for Switzerland in the friendly against Mexico?
Breel Embolo, Zeki Amdouni, Dan Ndoye and Fabian Rieder scored for Switzerland.
When and where was the Mexico‑Switzerland friendly played?
The match took place in June 2025 at Rice‑Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
How many fans attended the Mexico‑Switzerland friendly?
Over 41,000 fans attended the game.
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