World Cup reality check: Mexico outclass Ghana with 2-0 win in Puebla friendly
Mexico outclassed Ghana with a 2-0 win in a Puebla friendly Saturday dawn at a packed Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The Black Stars were beaten by a clinical Mexican side. The high-intensity international friendly was played in the high-altitude city of Puebla.
Brian Gutiérrez scored in the 2nd minute, and Guillermo Martínez scored in the 54th minute. Oscar Naasei received a yellow card in the 13th minute. Felix Afena-Gyan forced two saves from Carlos Acevedo in the 52nd and 53rd minutes. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi hit the crossbar. Substitutions for Ghana included Razak Simpson, Prince Amoako, Jerry Afriyie, Solomon Agbasi, Salim Adams, and Aziz Issah. Jerry Afriyie had a header blocked in the 94th minute.
The North Americans secured a clean sheet. Ghana has crucial defensive and clinical lessons to learn before the global showpiece kicks off.
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The Black Stars faced Mexico in a friendly match in Puebla as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. The high-altitude game tested Ghana's squad, revealing areas that may need urgent attention before the tournament.
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