In a thrilling World Cup warm-up match at the Rose Bowl, Mexico emerged victorious over Australia with a 1-0 win. Defender Johan Vazquez scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute, heading in a corner kick from Alexis Vega past Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.

This victory extends Mexico’s unbeaten streak to seven games this year, a promising sign as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign on June 11 against South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Following that, Mexico will face South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18 and conclude the group stage against Czechia on June 24.

Australia, on the other hand, is gearing up for its World Cup opener against Turkey on June 13 in Vancouver, Canada. The team will then play the United States in Seattle on June 19 and finish the group stage against Paraguay on June 25 in Santa Clara, California. Before the tournament, Australia will play one last friendly against Switzerland on June 6 at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

World Cup Venues and Schedule

The World Cup, set to begin on June 11, 2026, will see matches hosted across North America, with Mexico, the United States, and Canada as co-hosts. The group stage will run until June 27, with the top teams advancing to the knockout rounds starting June 28. The championship match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

In the United States, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is among the venues hosting the tournament. The stadium, known for its modern design and capacity of about 70,000, will host several group stage matches, including USA vs. Paraguay on June 12, and a quarterfinal on July 10. Other U.S. host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the Bay Area.

In Mexico, matches will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey, while Toronto and Vancouver will host games in Canada.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.