Their performances challenge some preconceived notions about the USMNT and Mexico individually and the region as a whole, especially as Canada makes a push for top accolades in North America. It makes this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals a fascinating check-in for each of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts,

For the second year in a row, Mexico will look to get past Honduras in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League.

Mexico lost its first official competitive fixture since the return of Javier Aguirre with a 2-0 defeat against Honduras. Just like last year, when El Trí faced a similar setback against Honduras, they now find themselves needing a decisive victory when the two teams meet again this Tuesday, November 19, in Toluca, Mexico State.