Mexico took the lead twice but couldn’t hold on as they end the year with a 2-2 tie against Chile. Mexico suffered in the first half, but improved in the second to get the tie that ends a three game losing streak after losing a friendly to Ecuador and two away World Cup Qualifiers against the United States and Canada. Coach Gerardo Martino ends a very disappointing 2021, and will need to improve fast as he will have to play World Cup Qualifiers in 2022 as early as January 27.
The first half started with various players making their Mexico debut, including Santos Laguna’s Carlos Acevedo at goalkeeper and field players like Julian Araujo, Salvador Reyes, Luis Olivas, and Jordan Silva.