Mexico 2-0 Ghana, International Friendly: El Tri Cruise To Victory in World Cup Warm-up
Mexico sealed a comfortable 2-0 win over Ghana in an international friendly at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla on Friday, giving El Tri a much-needed boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The hosts took an early lead as Brian Gutierrez scored in the second minute. Ghana's young team responded well, with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi hitting the woodwork. However, Mexico remained in control and doubled their lead in the 54th minute through Guillermo Martinez. Ghana struggled to create chances, and Benjamin Asare made several key saves to prevent a heavier defeat.
Mexico's Eduardo Águila jumps for the ball during an international friendly soccer match against Ghana in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, left, is challenged by Ghana's Jerry Afriyie during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Luis Chávez, left, and Ghana's Emmanuel Edjei vie for the ball during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Ghana's Majeed Ashimeru, center, runs with the ball during an international friendly soccer match against Mexico in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Guillermo Martínez, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Ghana during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Guillermo Martínez, left, and Ghana's Nathaniel Adjei compete for the ball during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Ghana's Emmanuel Edjei (18) and Mexico's Brian Gutiérrez vie for the ball during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Alexis Vega runs with the ball during an international friendly soccer match against Ghana in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Mexico's Brian Gutiérrez celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Ghana during an international friendly soccer match in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Fans wait for the start of an international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Ghana, in Puebla, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
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