Mexico and South Korea drew 2–2 in an International Friendly on 9 September, with contrasting approaches defining a competitive encounter. Mexico dominated possession and territory through a 4–3–3 setup, registering 17 shots and 6 on target, though their expected goals of 1.02 reflected clinical finishing struggles despite territorial superiority. South Korea's defensive 5–4–1 formation proved resilient; they managed just 8 shots and 3 on target but matched Mexico's xG at 0.99, with Son Heung-min scoring once to justify their efficiency. Mexico's goalkeeper made seven saves at a 66.67 per cent save rate, conceding 2.0 post-shot expected goals, suggesting some defensive vulnerability despite numerical advantage in attacking phases. The deadlock reflected both teams' inability to convert dominance into victory, with Mexico unable to capitalise on their shot volume and South Korea's compact structure limiting clear-cut opportunities. Referee Guido Gonzalez oversaw a balanced contest that offered little separation in underlying quality. Both sides remain unresolved in their attacking potency before competitive fixtures.