Mexico played six matches in the year, with only three using their full-strength squad, and Europe-based players were absent for a 2-0 win over Ghana. Ghana also fielded a weakened team, while coach Carlos Queiroz did not attend. Deeper deficiencies are linked to decisions after Mexico’s Qatar 2022 group-stage exit, their worst World Cup finish in four decades. Insularity keeps young players in Mexico instead of gaining experience in top European leagues, and ending promotion and relegation in Liga MX reduces competitive jeopardy. Australia’s Socceroos face Mexico at the Rose Bowl in a marquee warm-up ahead of a 48-team tournament, with the match also testing whether some players can remain in the US.
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