Mexico announces two U.S.-based friendlies in early 2012

Mexico will face Venezuela and Colombia in January and February of 2012 in preparation for World Cup qualifying.

Dec 6, 2011 9:35:00 PM

By Zac Lee Rigg

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In preparation for World Cup qualifying, Mexico will play friendly matches against South American opposition in early 2012.

On Jan. 25, El Tri will face Venezuela, current co-leader in South America's World Cup qualifying group, at Houston's Reliant Stadium.

Venezuela finished fourth in the most recent Copa America, though boasts a poor 0-2-8 record against El Tri.
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Then on Feb. 29, Miami's Sun Life Stadium will host the match between Colombia and Mexico.

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