The biggest World Cup qualifying match of the year happens tomorrow when the U.S. plays Mexico in Mexico City. It's on Telemundo (Spanish) and Mun2 (English) at the very strange time of 3:00 p.m. Eastern. That means you have to set your DVRs tonight or leave work early.
Why is this match important?
Mexico is our arch rival, and it's one of only a handful of CONCACAF teams that can hang with us. Mexico cleaned our clock in the recent regional Gold Cup tournament (5-0) and it's time for payback. If we win, and it's a big "if," it will be historic: our first ever win in Azteca stadium in approximately 20 attempts. Also, we will take a major step towards qualification for South Africa. Mexico, on the other hand, really can't afford to lose. They are sitting on the outside of qualification looking in. If they were to lose to the U.S. in this match, their confidence would be shot and they would reach for the panic button. Trust me, if they are trailing late in the game, you will see desperation on the pitch. Without their captain, Rafa Marquez, it's not going to be easy for them.
Watch it! And don't text me any updates about it that night.
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