Mexico and Colombia face off in Denver

FRIENDLY GAME ON MAY 30^TH

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Empower Field at Mile High will host a matchup between soccer powerhouses Mexico and Colombia on Saturday, May 30. The game, part of the annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, was announced by Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM). 

Both teams are expected to bring their top rosters as they prepare for important international competitions over the summer. Mexico will be playing in June in the semifinal stage of the Concacaf Nation’s League; while Colombia will be participating in the CONMEBOL Copa America. 

In 29 matches all-time, Mexico has won 12 games, while Colombia has won 7, with 10 draws between them. The two teams last met in 2012 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with Colombia winning 2-0.

In Denver

During the last two decades, Denver has hosted the Mexican National Team on several occasions at Empower Field at Mile High and at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Mexico last played in Denver on June 19, 2019, defeating Canada 3-1 at Empower Field in a group stage match in the Concacaf Gold Cup.  

Mexican National Team U.S. Tour matches have become one of the most popular events in the sport, with an average of nearly 54,000 fans per game during the 2019 edition. The Mexican National Team will use this game to prepare for the FIFA World Cup and to reach their fervent fan base in EEUU.