Frustrating Conclusion for Mexico’s National Team as Doubts Intensify

Mexico concluded 2025 on a disappointing note, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay at the Alamodome. This loss echoed the frustrations of their supporters, who had already expressed their discontent during a scoreless draw against Uruguay in Torreón on Saturday. The resurgence of boos during the recent match has amplified the growing discontent surrounding Javier Aguirre’s management, leaving the team with more uncertainties than advancements as they close the final FIFA window of the year.

After the match, Aguirre did not shy away from addressing the team’s issues. He candidly questioned the performance levels of several players and the ongoing difficulties the team faces in generating consistent offensive threats. “There are players who want to and can, and others who want to but maybe can’t – they just don’t have enough,” Aguirre stated. “That’s why we have to keep searching for the ideal XI, for the right way to build attacks and play out from the back.”

This latest defeat marked Mexico’s sixth consecutive game without a win, a stretch not seen since the Miguel Herrera era in 2015. The recent results paint a troubling picture as the team prepares for a year that will be pivotal in determining their World Cup roster. The outcomes of their recent matches are as follows:
– Japan 0–0 Draw
– South Korea 2–2 Draw
– Colombia 0–4 Loss
– Ecuador 1–1 Draw
– Uruguay 0–0 Draw
– Paraguay 1–2 Loss

Aguirre acknowledged that this period has been “bittersweet,” explaining that the coaching staff deliberately scheduled tougher opponents rather than opting for easier victories that would yield little substantive insight. “It would be easy to bring in weaker rivals and win big, but that doesn’t prepare us,” he noted. “These games reveal who has the ability to compete. Sometimes we fail. We’re not where we want to be yet.”

He also highlighted the advantage held by South American teams, who engage in competitive CONMEBOL qualifiers, while Mexico has largely remained inactive in meaningful tournament play throughout this cycle. “They’re in a fierce competition cycle – we’re not,” Aguirre remarked. “They haven’t outplayed us, but they’ve beaten us. That should concern us.”

Looking ahead, Mexico will resume action in March during the FIFA window, facing Portugal and potentially Belgium, pending confirmation. Aguirre aims to organize another mini-camp in February, which will involve only Liga MX players, with the goal of arranging matches against Central American clubs.