By Mariana Smithfield

Mexico battles Japan, presented by AT&T, in Oakland on Saturday, September 6, and Korea Republic on Tuesday, September 9 at a venue to be announced

NEW YORK & MEXICO CITY (Tuesday, May 13, 2025) – The Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced that the Mexican Men’s National Team will host two of Asia’s top squads, Japan and Korea Republic, in September on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

On Saturday, September 6, Mexico will face Japan, presented by AT&T, at the historic Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Northern California, in a match featuring two nations that have already secured their places in the 2026 tournament. Three days later, on Tuesday, September 9, Mexico will play Korea Republic. The venue will be announced at a later date.

Both matches will be played during a FIFA international window, allowing all three countries to bring their full-strength squads. This past March, Japan became the first non-host nation to officially qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Japan is led by their Captain, Liverpool defender   Wataru Endo, as well as Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo and Monaco attacking midfielder Takumi Minamino.

Korea Republic currently leads Group B in Asian qualifying and is well-positioned to book its place, with qualification within reach over the remaining fixtures.  The squad is powered by Son Heung-min, a world-class forward who captains both South Korea and EPL’s Tottenham Hotspur.  Other standouts include Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in and Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae.

Tickets for the Oakland game will go on sale on Monday, May 19, at 10 a.m. local time at www.SomosLocales.com. Fans are encouraged to pre-register at the same site for future ticket information and to gain first access to limited ticket inventory across all venues.

All-time México vs. Japan

• Total matches:            6
• Record:                       MEX leads the series with 5 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss
• Total goals scored:     MEX 11 / JPN 6
• Last match:                 MEX 2 – JPN 0 / November 17, 2020 / friendly / Graz, Austria
• Current Japan FIFA Ranking: 15^th (#1 in the Asian Football Confederation) *Note: Match totals include a 1998 non-FIFA “A” match

All-time México vs. Korea Republic

• Total matches:            14
• Record:                       MEX leads the series with 8 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses
• Total goals scored:     MEX 29 / KOR 18
• Last match:                 MEX 3 – KOR 2 / November 14, 2020 / friendly / Wiener Neustadt, Austria
• Current Korea Republic FIFA Ranking: 23^rd (#3 in the Asian Football Confederation)

Oakland and the Bay Area have hosted a number memorable Mexico matches over the years.  The team last played Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during MexTour in 2011, in a 3-1 victory over Paraguay in front of nearly 50,000 fans.

MexTour 2025 kicks off Saturday, June 7 in Salt Lake City, where Mexico will face Switzerland, followed by a match on Tuesday, June 10 in Chapel Hill, NC for a game against Türkiye.

The MexTour has become one of the most celebrated sports properties in the United States, with a robust list of blue-chip commercial partners, appearances by celebrities and influencers, and an average attendance of over 50,000 per match in the last decade, thanks to its estimated fan base of 65 million people (study: Nielsen Sports). The tour has delighted sports fans across the nation with marquee soccer matches against top opponents at world-class venues, including all but one of the U.S. stadiums scheduled to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. More than a game, each tour stop features the AT&T Futbol Fiesta fan fest, as well as fan and media events throughout the markets. The MexTour allows the team to prepare for important competitions such as the Concacaf Gold Cup and the FIFA World Cup.

The 2025 MexTour is sponsored by 7UP, Adidas, AT&T, Burger King, Crest, Gillette, Casillero del Diablo, Clamato, El Mexicano® Brand, Gran Centenario Tequila, McCafe at Home, Michelob ULTRA, Old Spice, Peñafiel, The Home Depot, Squirt, and Strauss.  The matches will be broadcast nationally on the TelevisaUnivision family of networks, Fox Deportes in English, and the Univision Radio Network.

MexTour’s ultimate fan destination page – www.SomosLocales.com – has the latest information related to the tour, including the full schedule, on-sale dates, gameday guide and activities, public health and safety FAQs, events, and more. Fans are also invited to visit the official Mexican National Team U.S. e-store, ShopMNT.com , featuring the latest team gear, including jerseys, official team merchandise and more. Information regarding ticket sales will be available closer to the events.

Media Accreditation
The media accreditation process for MexTour matches is not yet available.  An alert will be sent to media when the process opens.

2025 Mexican National Team U.S. Tour Dates

About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the commercialization, marketing, promotion, and operational execution of the region’s most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer, the Mexican National Teams for the U.S. market (MexTour and MexTour W), Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, and Concacaf Properties (including Concacaf Gold Cup™, Concacaf Nations League Finals, Concacaf Champions Cup and Concacaf W).