Why Mexico national soccer team scheduled friendly games vs. clubs Internacional, River Plate

Mexico will kick off 2025 in unconventional fashion by traveling to South America to face two of the continent\'s most notable club teams. Over the next week, El Tri will play Brazil\'s Internacional and Argentina\'s River Plate as the conclusion of a January camp that only features players from Liga MX. The youth-focused squad will experience some of the game\'s most intense environments during their trip to South America, but the clash between the national team and club sides marks another unconventional step in Mexico\'s preparations as a co-host of the 2026 World Cup.