Mexico vs Uruguay is a men’s international soccer matchup between two prominent teams from the Americas. Their most recent senior men’s meeting ended 0-0 on November 15, 2025, in Torreón, Mexico. Uruguay had won the previous three meetings, including a 4-0 victory in 2024, while Mexico’s most notable recent competitive win came in the 2016 Copa América, when it beat Uruguay 3-1.
Key Takeaways
- Mexico and Uruguay have a long international history dating back to 1952.
- Their latest men’s match was a 0-0 draw in November 2025.
- Uruguay won the three meetings immediately before that draw, including 4-0 in 2024.
- Mexico defeated Uruguay 3-1 at the 2016 Copa América Centenario in Glendale, Arizona.
- The teams have also met at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, when Uruguay won 1-0.
Mexico vs Uruguay Head-to-Head Record
Mexico and Uruguay have played each other many times across friendlies and competitive tournaments. The historical record is unusually broad, which is one reason you may see different totals on different soccer websites.
The Uruguayan Football Association’s historical record lists 24 meetings, with Uruguay recording eight wins, eight draws, and eight losses in that historical dataset. It also lists 35 goals scored by Uruguay and 29 conceded.
Some modern statistical sites show fewer matches because they use a narrower database or a particular competition period. For example, one current H2H database lists nine meetings since 1966, with Mexico winning three, Uruguay winning five, and one ending in a draw.
For that reason, it is important to identify which matches a source includes before comparing H2H totals.
| Category | Mexico | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Latest result | Draw | Draw |
| Latest score | 0 | 0 |
| Latest meeting | Nov. 15, 2025 | Nov. 15, 2025 |
| Recent major win | 3-1 in 2016 | 4-0 in 2024 |
| World Cup meeting | Lost 0-1 in 2010 | Won 1-0 in 2010 |
The official Uruguayan record confirms the 2025 draw and the major previous meetings.
Recent Mexico vs Uruguay Results
The recent series has favored Uruguay, although the latest match ended without a winner.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 15, 2025 | Friendly | Mexico 0-0 Uruguay |
| June 5, 2024 | Friendly | Mexico 0-4 Uruguay |
| June 2, 2022 | Friendly | Mexico 0-3 Uruguay |
| Sept. 7, 2018 | Friendly | Mexico 1-4 Uruguay |
| June 5, 2016 | Copa América Centenario | Mexico 3-1 Uruguay |
| July 12, 2011 | Copa América | Uruguay 1-0 Mexico |
| June 22, 2010 | FIFA World Cup | Mexico 0-1 Uruguay |
| July 14, 2007 | Copa América | Uruguay 1-3 Mexico |
These results show an interesting pattern. Uruguay dominated the three meetings immediately before the 2025 draw, scoring 11 goals and conceding only one across those games. But Mexico had previously produced strong competitive results, including a 3-1 win at the 2016 Copa América and a 3-1 win at the 2007 Copa América.
The 2025 meeting was particularly different from the three previous friendlies. Mexico and Uruguay finished 0-0 in Torreón, with neither side finding a goal. BBC records the match as a 0-0 friendly, while Sofascore lists Mexico with 52% possession and 10 total shots compared with Uruguay’s three.
Mexico vs Uruguay in Major Tournaments
Friendly matches make up a large part of the recent rivalry, but the competitive meetings provide some of its most memorable moments.
2010 FIFA World Cup
Mexico and Uruguay met in the group stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Uruguay won 1-0 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. The result gave Uruguay the edge in their World Cup history and remains one of the most important competitive meetings between the two sides.
The teams’ World Cup history goes back further. They also drew 0-0 at the 1966 World Cup at Wembley Stadium in London.
That means their World Cup meetings have produced a win for Uruguay and a draw, with Mexico still looking for its first World Cup victory over Uruguay.
2016 Copa América Centenario
For Mexico, the 2016 Copa América meeting is one of the standout results in the rivalry.
Mexico defeated Uruguay 3-1 at what was then the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Álvaro Pereira scored an own goal early in the match before Diego Godín equalized for Uruguay. Rafael Márquez and Héctor Herrera then scored late goals to give Mexico the victory.
The match was played in the United States as part of the Copa América Centenario, making it especially relevant to U.S. soccer fans.
Who Has Had the Edge in Recent Meetings?
If you focus only on the four most recent men’s meetings, Uruguay has the stronger record.
Uruguay beat Mexico 4-0 in 2024, after winning 3-0 in 2022 and 4-1 in 2018. Mexico then stopped that losing run with the 0-0 draw in 2025.
However, looking only at those friendlies can give an incomplete picture.
Mexico has beaten Uruguay in competitive Copa América matches, including the 3-1 victory in 2016 and a 3-1 win in 2007. Uruguay, meanwhile, defeated Mexico 1-0 at both the 2010 World Cup and the 2011 Copa América.
So the fairest conclusion is that Uruguay has been stronger in the most recent head-to-head series, but Mexico has also recorded important competitive victories.
Mexico vs Uruguay Matches in the United States
The matchup has frequently appeared in the United States, which makes it familiar to American soccer audiences.
The 2016 Copa América meeting took place in Glendale, Arizona. Earlier meetings were also played in U.S. venues, including Houston, Los Angeles, and Denver.
The 2018 friendly in Houston ended Mexico 1-4 Uruguay, while the 2024 meeting in Denver finished Mexico 0-4 Uruguay. Uruguay’s official match archive records both results.
These U.S.-based matches also show why the fixture can attract significant interest among Mexican and South American soccer fans living in the United States.
Biggest Takeaways From the Rivalry
The Mexico-Uruguay matchup is not a simple case of one team dominating every era.
Historically, the teams have produced wins, draws, and close competitive matches. Uruguay has had the better run in several recent friendlies, but Mexico has shown that it can beat Uruguay in important tournament settings.
The 2025 0-0 draw is also significant because it stopped Uruguay’s three-game winning streak in the fixture.
For anyone checking the matchup before a future game, the most useful factors are the date of the match, competition, recent form, squad selection, and venue. A historical H2H record alone does not tell you which team will win a particular game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last Mexico vs Uruguay match?
Neither team won the most recent men’s match. Mexico and Uruguay drew 0-0 on November 15, 2025, in a friendly at Nuevo Estadio Corona in Torreón, Mexico.
Has Mexico beaten Uruguay?
Yes. Mexico has beaten Uruguay several times. One of the best-known recent examples came at the 2016 Copa América Centenario, when Mexico won 3-1 in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico also defeated Uruguay 3-1 at the 2007 Copa América.
Have Mexico and Uruguay played in the World Cup?
Yes. They met at the 1966 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. The 1966 match ended 0-0, while Uruguay won 1-0 in 2010.
Who has won more Mexico vs Uruguay matches?
The answer depends on which historical database and match range you use. The Uruguayan Football Association’s broader historical record lists 24 meetings with eight wins for each side and eight draws. Some modern databases use narrower datasets and therefore report different totals.
What was the biggest recent Mexico vs Uruguay win?
Uruguay’s biggest recent victory was a 4-0 win over Mexico in June 2024 in Denver. Uruguay had also beaten Mexico 4-1 in Houston in 2018.
When did Mexico last beat Uruguay?
Mexico’s most recent victory over Uruguay came in the 2016 Copa América Centenario, when it won 3-1 in Glendale, Arizona.
Conclusion
Mexico vs Uruguay has produced a long and competitive history across World Cups, Copa América tournaments, and international friendlies. Uruguay has had the stronger run in several recent meetings, including the 4-0 win in 2024, but Mexico has also recorded important victories, such as the 3-1 result at the 2016 Copa América Centenario.
The latest meeting ended 0-0 in November 2025, stopping Uruguay’s three-match winning streak in the fixture. Overall, the matchup remains difficult to predict because results have varied across different eras and competitions. For future Mexico vs Uruguay games, recent form, squad selection, venue, and tournament importance will provide more useful context than historical head-to-head numbers alone.
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