Mexico Vs Colombia will mark Rafa Márquez's first match in charge of the Selección Mexicana, and the interest around the game has already matched the occasion. More than 61,000 tickets had been sold hours before Saturday's meeting at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a sign of how strongly this debut has landed with supporters.
The match is set for Saturday, September 26, at 19:00 central Mexico time. It will be played in a stadium with 71,000 seats, meaning the crowd is already close to full for a game that brings together Mexico and Colombia in Baltimore.
A debut that has drawn a big audience
For Márquez, the size of the attendance matters because it gives his first game a bigger stage than a routine friendly. Baltimore is a city that has historically seen football from afar and does not have an MLS team, yet this fixture has still pulled in an unusually strong turnout.
That reflects both the draw of Mexico and Colombia and the makeup of the local community. Baltimore's Hispanic and Latino population includes a large Mexican-origin group and a smaller Colombian community, while the wider region has also built a football audience through places such as the Maryland Super Soccer League and the United Premier League.
Why Baltimore matters
The game also carries a wider international feel because it is the first between the two countries after their participation in the Mundial 2026. That gives the occasion added weight, even before a ball is kicked, and helps explain why so many seats have already been taken.
More than 61,000 tickets sold for a debut match is a strong signal of interest in what comes next for the Selección Mexicana. The result will matter, of course, but this is already a significant night for Márquez, for Mexico, and for a crowd that wants to see how this new era begins.
