Mexico slates 2 WCup warmups in US but missing some regulars

Mexico midfielder Jesus Corona (17) blocks a corner kick by Uruguay during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Thursday, June...

July 1, 2022
5:28 AM

Mexico midfielder Jesus Corona (17) blocks a corner kick by Uruguay during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.Ross D. Franklin/APMexico will play a pair of World Cup warmups in September but is likely to be missing its European-based players because the matches are not on FIFA international fixture dates.No. 12 Mexico said Tuesday it will play 21st-ranked Peru on Sept. 24 at Pasadena, California, and No. 17 Colombia three days later at Santa Clara, California.

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