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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Int. Friendly Games 11.27X5.4529.93
SEO Match Summary
Mexico dominated Iceland 4–0 in an International Friendly on 26 February, with the hosts' superior attacking efficiency proving decisive. Operating in a 4-1-4-1 formation, Mexico generated 24 shots with 11 on target, translating to 2.44 expected goals despite converting four times—a clinical performance that exposed Iceland's defensive vulnerabilities. Iceland, set up defensively in a 5-4-1 shape, managed only four shots and 0.4 xG, offering minimal attacking threat throughout. Mexico's goalkeeper recorded a 63.64 per cent save percentage across limited action, while Iceland's backline proved unable to contain the hosts' creative play. The gulf in quality was evident in shot volume and territorial control, with Mexico's 4-1-4-1 midfield structure allowing them to control tempo and transition efficiently into attack. Steven Madrigal oversaw a one-sided contest that served as an ideal preparation opportunity for Mexico ahead of competitive fixtures. Mexico's attacking prowess suggests strong momentum heading into upcoming qualifiers.
Mexico M Mexico
4 0
Full Time
Iceland I Iceland
R. Ledezma22'J. Gallardo59'B. Gutiérrez90+2'A. González24' A. González22'A. Gutiérrez59'
Starting Line-ups
Mexico · 4-1-4-1 Iceland · 5-4-1
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Expected Goals (xG) 2.44 0.40
Shots 24 4
Shots on Target 11 2
Possession 57% 43%
Yellow Cards 1 1
Corners 8 2
Total Goals4
Formation4-1-4-1vs5-4-1
Goalkeeper Performance

Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.

Mexico GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.00
Save %100.0%
Iceland GK
PSxG conceded4.00
Goals conceded4
Goals saved0.00
Save %63.6%
Both keepers had a routine night, with little to separate them.

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Attack vs DefensexG, shots & goals — Home/Away per competition
Form Index & ReboundL5 momentum bar with rebound state per team
Goal Geolocation MapWhere the team scores & concedes — pitch heat
Cards IntelligenceYellow/Red filtered by referee & formation
Corner MasteryDistribution per opponent & tactical context
Top Scorers Cross-RefSquad ranked vs opponent & double-scorer combos
Referee TendencyTeam output under each referee they played for
Goalkeeper WeaknessWhere the keeper concedes — by zone & foot