Mexico Sub-23 dominate in Tamaulipas: goals and live updates from 2026 friendly

Mexico Sub-23 crush Correcaminos 4-1 in Tamaulipas with four goals

Mexico Sub-23 fired early in their preparation for the Central American Games in Santo Domingo 2026. On Thursday, at the Tamaulipas stadium, the side led by Daniel Guzmán crushed Correcaminos 4-1 with a solid performance and a lethal attack. The team has now won three straight friendlies, maintaining their current form: 4W-0D-1L in the last five matches (losing 2-3 to England on July 6).

How did the match finish?

The scoring opened in the 12th minute with a header from Jorge Hernández, after a precise cross from Luis Chávez. Mexican dominance was immediate: at 28’, Alejandro Lozano doubled the lead with a curling shot. In the second half, Érick Sánchez sealed it 3-0 with a left-footed strike from outside the box. Correcaminos pulled one back at 67’ through Jesús Isijara, but Mexico Sub-23 closed the game with a goal from Uriel Antuna in the 78th minute, following a team move. Mexico Sub-23 now has 6 goals scored and none conceded across three friendlies, with a +6 goal difference.

Why this result matters

Mexico Sub-23 heads into the Central American Games with confidence. The team, which tops the group with 9 points and three wins at the 2026 World Cup, aims to repeat past successes. The win over Correcaminos -an Expansion League side- reinforces the national team’s defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Coach Daniel Guzmán praised the team’s intensity: «We played at a high tempo, and that gives us security for the tournament.»

Next steps for Mexico Sub-23

The team now turns its focus to final details before traveling to Santo Domingo. The technical staff is analyzing individual and collective performance, especially in defensive transitions. Jorge Hernández and Alejandro Lozano stood out in the match, but Guzmán stressed that «everyone contributed.» Mexico Sub-23 will fly out on Monday to face Costa Rica in their first tournament match on July 22. The side enters as favorites, with a five-point lead over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup standings.

With a young but internationally experienced squad, Mexico Sub-23 is betting on consolidating possession-based football and high pressing. The friendly against Correcaminos was just one more step in the final run-up to Santo Domingo 2026.