Photos: Mexico defeats Australia 1-0 in World Cup friendly at the Rose Bowl

Mexico fans cheer during the second half of an international friendly match against Australia eat the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico defender Johan Vásquez, left, heads the ball against Australia midfielder Mathew Leckie (7) during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts against Australia during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia forward Mohamed Toure controls the ball against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia head coach Tony Popovic reacts against Mexico during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Connor Metcalfe, left, vies for the ball with Mexico defender Edson Alvarez during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

A fight breaks out between Mexico and Australia players during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa kicks the ball against Australia during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico fans hold up a banner during the second half of an international friendly match against Australia at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia’s Nishan Velupillay (34) kicks the ball against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine (22) controls the bal against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia defender Harry Souttar, top, heads the ball against Mexico midfielder Santiago Tomás Gimenez during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Aziz Behich, bottom, attempts recovering the ball against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

A child holds a Mexican flag during the first half of an international friendly match between Mexico and Australia at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa kicks the ball against Australia during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico defender César Montes (3) controls the ball against Australia as the moon rises at the top of the stadium during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia defender Lucas Herrington looks to pass against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora kicks the ball defended by Australia defender Jordan Bos during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

A Mexico fan with an elaborate outfit looks on during the first half of an international friendly match between Mexico and Australia at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Nestory Irankunda attempts to recover the ball against Mexico during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, right, kicks the ball defened by Mexico midfielder Erik Lira during the second half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

A Mexico fan looks during the first half of an international friendly match between Mexico and Australia at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico midfielder Jorge Sánchez (2) recovers the ball against Australia defender Lucas Herrington during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia defender Harry Souttar (19) heads the ball against Mexico during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, top, makes a save against Mexico during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico midfielder Mateo Chávez García, right, kicks the ball towards Australia defender Alessandro Circati during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia defender Alessandro Circati (3) steals the ball from Mexico midfielder Luis Chavez, left, during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico midfielder Mateo Chávez García (20) slide tackles against Australia defender Jacob Italiano (23) during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia midfielder Mathew Leckie, top, heads the bal against Mexico midfielder Luis Chavez (24) during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico midfielder Orbelín, center, moves the ball between Australia midfielder Aiden O’Neill (13) and midfielder Jackson Irvine (22) during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Australia defender Lucas Herrington, left, vies for the ball with Mexico midfielder Orbelín during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Mexico defender Johan Vásquez (5) kicks the bal as Australia midfielder Mathew Leckie (7) looks on during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

A fan in a “El Chapulín Colorado” Mexican superhero outfit cheers during the first half of an international friendly match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mexico won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)