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Mexico faces Peru in an international friendly on Tuesday, September 29, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. In the United States, the match will air in Spanish on Univision and TUDN and stream live on ViX. It is the second match of the Rafael Márquez era after El Tri opened with a 1-1 draw against Colombia.
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| Match |
Mexico vs Peru |
| Date |
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Kickoff |
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT) |
| Competition |
International friendly |
| U.S. TV |
Univision, TUDN |
| U.S. Stream |
ViX, ViX Premium on Prime Video, tudn.com, TUDN app |
| Venue |
Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey |
Where to Watch Mexico vs Peru
The match airs in Spanish in the United States on Univision and TUDN. Streaming options are ViX, tudn.com and the TUDN app.
TelevisaUnivision confirmed all three platforms for this specific fixture in its official weekly programming announcement. There is no English-language U.S. broadcast for this match, so Spanish-language coverage is the only way to watch it stateside.
Why This Match Matters
Tuesday night is the second audition of the Rafael Márquez era and another data point in Mexico’s early road toward the 2030 World Cup. After Saturday’s
1-1 draw with Colombia in Baltimore, El Tri stays on its four-game United States tour: Peru in Harrison, then the United States on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Chile on October 6. Márquez is using this window to evaluate his squad and start building a recognizable identity after taking over from Javier Aguirre following the 2026 World Cup. Before the match, he also named a longer-term goal: helping his players improve so that, in his words, “ojalá que eso pueda ayudar a que vayan muchos más jugadores a Europa”, meaning he wants many more Mexican players to reach European football.
Peru arrives under real pressure. A 4-1 defeat to the United States in Orlando on Saturday prompted head coach Mano Menezes to warn his squad that such a result cannot be repeated, and he has signaled defensive changes for the trip to New Jersey. For a Peruvian side in the middle of a long reconstruction, this is a test of pride as much as tactics.
Recent Form
Mexico: El Tri’s most recent outing was the 1-1 draw with Colombia on September 26 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Márquez’s debut in charge. Colombia struck first through Luis Suárez in the ninth minute before 17-year-old Gilberto Mora leveled in the 62nd minute with his first senior international goal, on his 14th appearance for the national team. Before this window, Mexico’s last competitive action was its round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup, a 3-2 loss to England.
Peru: La Bicolor’s last match was the 4-1 friendly defeat to the United States on September 26 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. Gianluca Lapadula briefly leveled at 1-1 in the 15th minute, but second-half goals from Malik Tillman (penalty, 66th minute), Julian Hall (72nd) and Sebastian Berhalter (90th) settled it. Earlier in June, Peru beat Haiti 2-1 and lost 3-1 to Spain in friendlies.
Team News
Mexico: Defender
César Montes is unavailable for the entire September window. Midfielder Alan Cervantes withdrew from the squad with a muscle injury and was replaced by Isaías Violante. Raúl Jiménez (knee injury, out for several weeks) and Julián Quiñones (muscular issue) were never part of this window, and Edson Álvarez was not called up either. The Chivas quartet of Diego Campillo, Luis Romo, Hugo Camberos and Santiago Sandoval joined the squad in New Jersey on Sunday after Chivas’ weekend match against Querétaro. Johan Vásquez captained the side against Colombia and anchors a back line that also features Jorge Sánchez, Israel Reyes and Jesús Gallardo from Saturday’s starters. Hirving Lozano, recalled by Márquez, started on the wing against Colombia.
Peru: Menezes is expected to reshuffle a defense that conceded four to the United States, with Erick Noriega reported to be in line to start in central defense. André Carrillo has rejoined training after a minor muscle issue and is being assessed for selection. Veteran goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and captain Yoshimar Yotún remain the spine of the side.
Key Storylines
Mora’s moment: The 17-year-old rescued a draw in Márquez’s debut and could keep his place to build on his record as a teenage scorer for the senior team. How Peru’s veteran back line handles his movement between the lines is one of the night’s most interesting matchups.
Peru’s response: Menezes publicly demanded a reaction after Orlando, questioning his squad’s physical level and game management. A compact defensive shape and a fast start would change the story of this tour quickly.
Márquez-ball, game two: The new coach has preached adaptation over ideology, and Saturday’s second-half improvement offered encouragement. Against a Peru side likely to sit deeper than Colombia did, Mexico’s ability to break down a low block becomes the tactical test.
Head-to-Head
Mexico won the most recent meeting between the sides, 1-0 in a September 2022 friendly.
Prediction
Mexico 2-0 Peru. El Tri’s deeper squad and the momentum of a promising debut under Márquez should be enough against a Peru team coming off a heavy defeat with a reshuffled defense.
FAQ
What time does Mexico vs Peru kick off?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
What channel is Mexico vs Peru on in the USA?
Univision and TUDN, in Spanish.
Can I stream Mexico vs Peru?
Yes. The match streams on ViX, tudn.com and the TUDN app in the United States.
Is Mexico vs Peru on ViX?
Yes. TelevisaUnivision officially confirmed ViX as a viewing option for this specific fixture.
