Mexico Routed by Colombia in Wake-Up Call Before World Cup

Colombia delivered a dominant performance, defeating Mexico 4–0 in a match where the visitors’ intensity and precision made the difference. Luis Díaz caused problems from the start, while Jhon Arias and Rafael Santos Borré kept Colombia’s attack moving with speed and confidence.

Mexico, despite having experienced players like Edson Álvarez and Luis Chávez, struggled to match Colombia’s tempo. Defensive mistakes and slow transitions left El Tri exposed, and Colombia punished every opening. With the World Cup getting closer, the loss is a reminder that Mexico still has major issues to solve — both in structure and consistency.

For Colombia, the night showed the strength of a team that continues to grow into its identity. For Mexico, it highlighted how much work remains before the global stage arrives.

Here are some moments from the match.