SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 17, 2025) — The Mexican Football Federation has confirmed that Javier Aguirre’s Mexico squad will close out 2025 with a friendly against Paraguay at the Alamodome on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m.

The match will serve as El Tri’s final test of the year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It also marks Mexico’s return to San Antonio for the first time since September 2019, bringing international soccer back to the Alamodome.

A Familiar Rivalry

Mexico and Paraguay have met 21 times in their history. El Tri holds the upper hand with 11 victories, while Paraguay has five wins, and the teams have drawn five times. Their most recent clash came in 2022 when Paraguay claimed a narrow 1–0 win.

This matchup also comes at a time of renewed optimism for Paraguay, which recently secured its first World Cup qualification in 16 years, an achievement that was celebrated with a public holiday in the South American nation.

Full 2025 Schedule

The Paraguay match completes Mexico’s schedule for the last two FIFA international windows of 2025. In October, Aguirre’s side will face Colombia and Ecuador, followed by a November clash with Uruguay in Torreón before traveling to San Antonio to take on Paraguay.

These games are expected to feature lineups closer to Aguirre’s long-term vision for the 2026 World Cup squad, giving fans a chance to see how the team is shaping up before the tournament.

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

• Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Tickets: On sale beginning Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10 a.m.

San Antonio’s Soccer Stage

This will be the sixth time Mexico has played at the Alamodome, reaffirming San Antonio as an important venue for international soccer in the United States.

For fans in the Alamo City, the chance to see Mexico and Paraguay face off in a high-profile friendly adds to the excitement leading up to the 2026 World Cup, when North America will take center stage on the global soccer scene.