Mexico wrapped up its World Cup warm‑up schedule with a 5‑1 win over Serbia on Thursday night at Toluca’s Estadio Nemesio Díez. After conceding early to Petar Stanić, El Tri answered with goals from Johan Vásquez, Raúl Jiménez and Luis Chávez, plus two Serbian own‑goals. The result brings their season tally to 6‑2‑0 and reinforces their regional reputation.

Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez praised the performance, saying the side looked the better team and were on the right track for the tournament. The squad featured several debutants, including forward Luis Chávez, who scored his first international goal. Coach Javier Aguirre now has his squad primed for the opening Group A match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca next Thursday, with a group game versus South Korea scheduled for June 18.

The 5‑1 margin sends a clear message to rivals: Mexico can overturn early setbacks and dominate possession. Maintaining an unbeaten 6‑2‑0 record into the World Cup gives Aguirre’s men confidence, but the defensive lapse that yielded the opening goal highlights a vulnerability that South Africa will likely test, exposing defensive organization. Mexico now enters the tournament with momentum.