Mexico v New Zealand: Is the game on TV? Kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Mexico host New Zealand in a special international friendly to be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Javier Aguirre's Mexico will be keen to put the Copa America firmly behind them after El Tri were eliminated at the group stage in the United States in the summer.

New Zealand will participate in their first international match since winning the OFC Men's Nations Cup in June, defeating Vanuatu 3-0 in the final.

Is Mexico v New Zealand on TV?

Mexico v New Zealand is not available to watch live on the TV in the United Kingdom.

Mexico v New Zealand kick-off time, date and venue

Mexico v New Zealand will kick off at 02:00 BST at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, on Sunday 8th September 2024.

Mexico v New Zealand stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Mexico have a strong historical record against New Zealand, winning all but one of the meetings between the two nations.

New Zealand's sole victory over Mexico came in their first ever clash, prevailing 4-0 in an international friendly in Auckland back in August 1980.

The most recent encounter between Mexico and New Zealand saw El Tri run out 2-1 winners in the Confederations Cup in Sochi in June 2017.

Mexico v New Zealand head-to-head record (H2H)

Mexico wins	6
Draws	0
New Zealand wins	1

(*H2H stats refer to all competitions).

Mexico v New Zealand team news

Mexico team news

Mexico have included one uncapped player in their latest international squad, with Athletic Bilbao Alex Padilla taking the place of experienced stalwart Guillermo Ochoa.

Cruz Azul midfielder Luis Romo is set for his 50th cap for Mexico.

New Zealand team news

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is in line to receive his 75th New Zealand cap against Mexico in California.