Chicago, Illinois, USA – Mexico and Switzerland go face-to-face in Soldier Field this Saturday, June 7, 2025, as both teams embark on the journey of international friendlies ahead of the competitive Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers.
The Mexicans, known as El Tri, are on a high after snatching the CONCACAF Nations League trophy in March. You know say when dem lift silverware, e mean say dem dey chop well for form, abi? They won two straight matches against Canada and Panama and dey giddy to extend that winning streak.
As the 2026 World Cup hosts, Mexico no fit dey slack. After their disappointing outing in Qatar 2022, where dem crash out in group stage, dem need all the practice wey dem fit get. Fulham striker, Raul Jimenez, don dey show say e still get muscle despite how e dey slow down for Premier League. With 40 goals in 111 matches, no be small achievement o!
On the flip side, Switzerland come waka come Utah like person wey just stumble upon cold palm wine. After their round-of-16 knockout by Italy in Euro 2024 and a tough Nations League, dem just finally stop dem 8-game winless streak with a sweet win over Luxembourg.
Coach Murat Yakin and him boys need to show that dem still get belief. With a favorable group for World Cup qualifiers, dem wan shine. But make dem no deceive we, dem need to step up big-time!
For the match, Mexico likely go stick with the squad wey carry dem through the Nations League, but dem go miss the likes of Zeki Amdouni for Switzerland because of injury – so, na dem own wahala be dat!
Both teams get plenty talents, and we go see some fresh faces for the pitch. While Mexico expect their fans to crowd the stadium, Switzerland dey try hard to recover from past blunders.
The match go dey lively, as players fit use this chance to display anything wey dey inside dem, since some players still dey fight for their place for the upcoming tournaments.
Prediction for the match? With all strenght wey dey around, I go say na Mexico go take this one, maybe something like 1-0 or 2-1, if dem no turn am to wahala.
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