The Honduran national football team is ready to challenge Mexico in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League. The game will take place in Honduras, specifically at the Estadio Francisco Morazán in San Pedro Sula.
As Mexico prepares for this important match, head coach Javier Aguirre has made some changes to his squad, surprising fans with a few alterations compared to the recent friendly matches against Canada and the United States. Notably, Jesús Gallardo and Julián Quiñones will be rejoining the lineup.
Cruz Azul, the Mexican club, has contributed the most players to the team’s roster for this match, with six athletes from the club set to play, including stars like Ángel Sepúlveda and Alexis Gutiérrez, in addition to regulars such as Luis Romo, Charly Rodríguez, Erick Lira, and Jorge Sánchez.
Fans can expect a charged atmosphere in Honduras as the stadium is expected to be filled to capacity for this highly anticipated match.
The match is scheduled for Friday, November 15, starting at 8:00 PM Central Mexico time. In the United States, it will kick off at 9:00 PM Eastern, 8:00 PM Central, and 6:00 PM Pacific. Fans can catch the action on Channel 5, TUDN, and ViX in Mexico, while viewers in the United States can watch via Univision, TUDN, tudn.com, the TUDN app, and ViX.
Looking back at their history in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico and Honduras faced off in a thrilling quarter-final at Estadio Azteca, where Luis Chávez scored an incredible goal, followed by Edson Álvarez’s crucial equalizer that took the match to penalties. In that tense shootout, Mexico emerged victorious, securing their place in the Copa América.
This upcoming match holds great significance for both teams, and with the passionate support expected from the Honduran fans, it promises to be an intense and memorable showdown.
The anticipation surrounding the match reflects the growing competitiveness in the region, with both teams eager to prove themselves on the international stage. The excitement builds as fans look forward to witnessing what could be a defining moment for their respective teams in the tournament.