Mexico will face Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals and are obligated to avoid any kind of upset to continue their title defense.
Javier Aguirre’s side were supposed to play Panama in the semifinals in a rematch of the 2023 final, but a resilient Honduras team had other plans. Now, it’s a repeat of the most recent Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.
César Montes will return to his usual spot in the heart of defense after completing his suspension, resulting in captain Edson Álvarez regaining his place as the midfield anchor.
Mexico has deployed a midfield trio in their last two games and the trend will likely continue, with the biggest question being who will play alongside Álvarez and the surging Marcel Ruiz.
Anything other than victory will be considered a massive failure for El Tri. Then, a potential final vs. the USMNT looms in the horizon.
Here’s what Mexico’s lineup could look like vs. Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals.
