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Mexico wrap up World Cup preparations with thumping Serbia win

By AFP
June 06, 2026
Mexicos defender #05 Johan Vasquez celebrates after scoring the equalising goal with teammate forward #16 Julian Quinones during the international friendly football match against Serbia at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca, Mexico. — AFP/File
Mexico's defender #05 Johan Vasquez celebrates after scoring the equalising goal with teammate forward #16 Julian Quinones during the international friendly football match against Serbia at the Nemesio Diez Stadium in Toluca, Mexico. — AFP/File

Toluca, Mexico: Co-hosts Mexico wrapped up their World Cup preparations in style with a 5-1 thumping of a youthful Serbia side on Thursday in Toluca. Mexico, who launch the tournament on June 11 against South Africa at the Azteca stadium, had a shock in conceding after 19 minutes when Petar Stanic struck. But Javier Aguirre’s team hit back through Johan Vasquez and a Stefan Bukinac own goal to lead 2-1 at the break.