Former USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa warns Mexico ahead of CONCACAF Nations League: 'Canada is the team in the region that is in the best form right now'

Marcelo Balboa, former USMNT star and Club León player, warned the Mexican National Team not to be overconfident in Thursday's match against Canada, calling them "the team in the region that is in the best form."

In light of this, Balboa urged Mexico not to overlook Canada.

"The key is that the Mexican National Team can play a great match, but Canada has a strong squad and individuals who can change the outcome in an instant," Balboa said in an interview with the Mexican newspaper El Universal.

Mexico had their final training session on Wednesday in the Sports Dignity Health Stadium ahead of the match against Canada on Thursday. Javier Aguirre was able to count on a full squad after goalkeeper Carlos Moreno reported late due to issues with his visa. The former USMNT player, who also played in Mexican football with León, stated that this match will be "the early final" and that neither team "should be overconfident."

"It will be the early final of the Nations League, the best semifinal, but neither team can be overconfident -anything can happen on the field," Balboa said.

Mexico dominate the head-to-head matchup against Canada with 21 victories, while the Reds have won 5 times, with 10 draws recorded. Despite El Tri's dominance, they have not been able to defeat the North Americans in their last three encounters.

As of today, Javier Aguirre has coached 61 matches with the Tri, achieving 38 victories, 10 draws, and 13 losses. This represents a 61 percent win rate and a 66.6 percent points earned rate.