With under three weeks to go until the Copa America kicks off, Mexico and Uruguay lock horns in Denver on Wednesday evening.
Mexico recently beat Bolivia 1-0 in Chicago with a goal from Efrain Alvarez. They played with a young team but still won. Mexico's coach, Jaime Lozano, will bring back some key players for the next games. They will also face Brazil in Texas this month. Mexico are in Group B and will play Ecuador, Jamaica, and Venezuela in the Copa America.
Lozano's job is under pressure after losing the CONCACAF Nations League final to the USA. Fans and pundits are questioning his role and he needs good results in the Copa America to secure his position.
Uruguay will be aiming for a 16th continental title. They recently drew 0-0 with Costa Rica in a match head coach Marcelo Bielsa did not attend. Instead, Diego Perez led a team of new players. Uruguay have been scoring well since the World Cup in Qatar and are making good progress in their World Cup qualifiers.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Mexico vs. Uruguay kick off?
This international friendly match takes place at the Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado and kicks off on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Jun. 5 | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Jun. 5 | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Jun. 6 | 2:00 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Thu, Jun. 6 | 11:00 a.m. AEST |
| India | Thu, Jun. 6 | 6:30 a.m. IST |
Mexico vs. Uruguay live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this international friendly match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | Univision, Fox Deportes, TUDN | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now |
| Canada | — |
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| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | — |
| India | — | — |
USA: In the USA, this game is available to stream via Fubo, with a FREE trial for new users. Broadcast coverage is on TUDN USA, FOX Deportes, and Univision for Spanish speakers.
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Mexico vs. Uruguay lineups, team news
Uruguay's veteran striker Edinson Cavani recently retired from international football. The 37-year-old was key in Uruguay's 2011 Copa America win. Now, Liverpool's Darwin Nunez leads the attack for Uruguay.
Jose Maria Gimenez will captain Uruguay from central defense. Manuel Ugarte and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to control the midfield. Ronald Araujo, Luis Suarez, and Federico Valverde will not play in this game.
Uruguay predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Rochet (GK) — Nandez, Caceres, Gimenez, Olivera — Bentancur, Ugarte, C. Araujo — Pellistri, Nunez, B. Rodriguez.
Uruguay subs (9): TBC
Mexico had eight debutants in their last match. Ricardo Monreal assisted the only goal in their win over Bolivia. Coach Jaime Lozano will field a stronger team this time. Santiago Gimenez, who scored 23 goals for Feyenoord last season, will start up front.
Edson Alvarez, with 76 caps, will be key in midfield. Johan Vasquez is set to play in defense. Jesus Gallardo, Hirving Lozano, and Guillermo Ochoa are not in the squad for this match.
Mexico predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Malagon (GK) — J. Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga — Chavez, Alvarez, E. Sanchez — Antuna, Gimenez, Vega.
Mexico subs (9): TBC
Mexico vs. Uruguay prediction
Both teams fielded weakened squads in their last matches but will step up in this pre-Copa America friendly. With strong attacking options on both sides, fans in Colorado can expect goals. However, Uruguay, led by coach Marcelo Bielsa, is likely to come out on top.
Prediction: Mexico 1-2 Uruguay