Piquerez, Emi Martínez start as Uruguay draw Mexico in friendly | OneFootball

In a preparatory friendly for the 2026 World Cup, Uruguay and Mexico ended in a 0-0 draw this Saturday at Estadio Corona, on Mexican soil.

Brazilian League Starters in Uruguay’s Squad

The Uruguayan national team featured three starters who play in Brazilian football: left-back Piquerez and midfielder Emiliano Martínez, both from Palmeiras, as well as right-back Varela, from Flamengo.

Forward Facundo Torres, also from Palmeiras, started on the bench and came on after halftime.

Other players who play in Brazil, such as Nacho Laquintana (Red Bull Bragantino), Puma Rodríguez (Vasco), and Matías Viña (Flamengo), were among the substitutes but were not used.

Upcoming Matches

Uruguay returns to the field next Tuesday to face the United States at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. On the same day, at 10:30 p.m., Mexico takes on Paraguay at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Colombia Defeats New Zealand

Earlier, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Colombia beat New Zealand 2-1. The Colombian goals were scored by Gustavo Puerta and Johan Carbonero, from Internacional, while Ben Old pulled one back for the New Zealanders.

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