Mexico vs Belgium prediction 01.04.2026 | International Friendly

Mexico have appeared in the past eight World Cups, reaching the 1/8 Finals pretty much every time. However, they will be looking to make a deep run this year. Since they qualified for the upcoming tournament as co-hosts, Mexico played many friendlies, and we can safely say the results could have been better. But as time passes and the World Cup approaches, it seems they are lifting their form, and a goalless draw against Portugal is surely something they can be satisfied with. 

After a goalless draw with Portugal, coach Javier Aguirre spoke to the media. He said the players gave their all until the last moment of the match. The coach said Portugal are a top-10 side and that he is satisfied with the performance. 

Belgium had a disappointing previous World Cup appearance, finishing the competition in the group stage. They followed that with a pretty disappointing EURO and the UEFA Nations League. However, in the Qualifiers for the World Cup, the Belgians did very well, securing first place with 18 points in eight rounds. However, the group was relatively easy with Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein. Even though Belgium aren't at the level of their "Golden Generation" from around a decade ago, they still have a good squad, and we cannot dismiss their chances for a deep run in the upcoming tournament. 

After a massive 5:2 win over USA, coach Rudi Garcia spoke to the media. He said the result was great but noted that USA are a lot better than the scoreline suggests. The coach also discussed the tactic and pretty much hinted that an attacking 4-3-3 formation works best for them.