Mexico beat Ghana 2–0 in pre-World Cup friendly
Ghana vs Mexico
Mexico secured a 2–0 victory over Ghana in an international friendly played on Saturday morning at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico. The match formed part of both teams’ preparations ahead of upcoming FIFA World Cup commitments.
El Tri delivered a composed and dominant performance throughout the encounter, controlling possession and dictating the pace of play for long stretches. Ghana struggled to build sustained attacking momentum, as Mexico’s organized defensive structure repeatedly disrupted their forward movements.
The breakthrough came through Brian Gutiérrez, who took advantage of a defensive error by the Black Stars. After a turnover in Ghana’s backline, Gutiérrez reacted quickly and finished clinically to give Mexico the lead. The goal shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the hosts, who continued to apply pressure and look dangerous in transition.
Mexico’s second goal arrived courtesy of Luis Romo, who capped off a strong individual performance with a decisive strike that sealed the win. Romo was one of the standout players of the match, contributing both defensively and offensively, and helping Mexico maintain control in midfield.
Another notable performer was rising talent Gilberto Mora, who impressed with his energy, movement, and technical ability. His display added to Mexico’s encouraging depth as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the World Cup.
Ghana, meanwhile, set up with a three-man defensive line consisting of Ambrosius, Aidoo, and Opoku. In midfield, Thomas Partey and Elisha Owusu worked to stabilize possession and link play, but they found it difficult to break through Mexico’s pressing system. The Black Stars showed moments of resilience, but lacked the cutting edge needed in the final third.
Ultimately, Mexico’s superior organization, sharp finishing, and midfield control proved decisive as they ran out 2–0 winners in a convincing pre-World Cup test.
