Dhaka: Mexico and Colombia are set to face each other in their first international match since participating in the FIFA World Cup, according to an announcement by the Mexican Football Federation on Thursday. The friendly match is scheduled for September 26 in Baltimore, marking a new chapter for both teams as they step back onto the international stage.

According to United News of Bangladesh, this match will be significant for Mexico as it will be the first under the guidance of their newly appointed manager, Rafael Marquez. The fixture against Colombia is part of a series of matches that Mexico will play in the United States during the FIFA international window. Following the clash with Colombia, Mexico will take on Peru in New York on September 29 and then face Chile in Los Angeles on October 6.

The Mexican Football Federation emphasized that these matches are against teams with strong traditions and competitive histories, offering a challenging opportunity for Mexico as they begin a new era filled with optimism and commitment. Both Mexico and Colombia were eliminated in the World Cup round of 16 earlier this month, with Mexico losing 3-2 to England and Colombia succumbing to Switzerland 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes.