CHICAGO, IL— Mexico and Belgium played to a 1-1 draw Tuesday night at Soldier Field in a friendly that featured an early Mexico set-piece strike and a quick Belgian response after halftime.
Mexico struck in the 19th minute when Jorge Sánchez scored from a corner, giving El Tri a first-half lead after controlling possession early. Belgium leveled immediately after the break as Dodi Lukebakio found space outside the box and fired a long-range shot in the 46th minute.
One of the brightest standouts for Mexico in recent call-ups has been Brian Gutiérrez, from Chivas — who has quickly made an impact with his composure and creativity in the attacking midfield. The young playmaker brings a fearless style, consistently looking to take on defenders and drive the ball forward with confidence beyond his years.
From there, the match turned into a rolling audition. Reuters noted both teams made a large number of second-half substitutions as they continue evaluating options ahead of final World Cup roster decisions.
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