Is the Mexico vs Japan International Friendly on TV? Find Out How to Watch & Live Stream Details

The footballing world will turn its attention to Oakland-Alameda, where Mexico is set to face Japan after winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup, in an exciting international friendly. Both teams have been showcasing their talents on the global stage, and this match promises to be an intriguing showdown between two nations with rich footballing histories. Mexico, led by coach Javier Aguirre, comes into this fixture with a recent victory against USA, while Japan, under the guidance of Hajime Moriyasu, have been in fine form securing a narrow win against Korea in their last match.

El Tri return to action for the first time since edging the United States 2-1 in the Gold Cup final - a victory that sealed their 10th title, making them the most successful nation in the competition's history. Javier Aguirre's men went unbeaten throughout the tournament, opening with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic, followed by a 2-0 victory against Suriname and a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the group stage; they then went on to beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the quarter-finals and Honduras 1-0 on the semi-finals and then sealed the Gold Cup crown in the final. This success came just months after their CONCACAF Nations League victory in March, where they defeated Panama 2-1, underlining a hugely successful year for the Mexicans. Since Aguirre's reappointment for his third spell in charge, El Tri have looked on the better side and are unbeaten in seven matches. Mexico are the joint hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; they will be eager to maintain momentum and measure themselves against Japan, one of Asia's most consistent performers.

The Samurai Blue, meanwhile, arrive in California chasing their first victory over Mexico since 1996. They have been in an excellent form, winning five of their last seven matches while netting 17 goals and conceding just twice. Hajime Moriyasu's side also lifted EADD E-1 Championship in July, edging past South Korea 1-0 thanks to the strike from Ryo Germain. They are currently 17th in the FIFA standings, they have already secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they view this fixture as a valuable test against Mexico, who sit four places higher at 13th. Moriyasu, who has been in charge since 2018, cut a frustrated figure in June when his Japan side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Australia in Perth, they suffered their first defeat to the Socceroos in 16 years and first in all competitions since February 2024.

Where to Watch Mexico vs Japan - Live Streams & TV Channels

The Mexico vs Japan game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is where to watch Mexico vs Japan across various regions.

Mexico vs Japan Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Mexico vs Japan predicted Lineups:

Mexico Predicted Lineup

Malagon; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Ruiz, Alvarez, Pineda; Vega, Jimenez, Alvarado

Japan Predicted Lineup

Z. Suzuki; Seko, Itakura, Watanabe; Mitoma, Sano, Endo, Mochizuki; Y. Suzuki, Kubo; Machino

Mexico vs Japan FC Kick-Off Time

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