Archive: 2025/09

Mexico vs Japan: VAR Red Card, Late Push, No Breakthrough in Oakland

In front of 40,000 fans at Oakland Coliseum, Mexico and Japan drew 0-0 in a cagey friendly marked by a VAR red card to Cesar Montes. Japan controlled possession but lacked punch, while Mexico defended well and rallied late despite going down to ten. Both goalkeepers made key saves as the teams used the match to tune up for the 2026 World Cup.