Jamaica, making only their third appearance in the Copa America, will be aiming to start their Group B campaign on a positive note against a formidable Mexico side on Sunday.
The Reggae Boyz have never secured a victory in the Copa America, while Mexico’s best performance in the tournament came in 1993, when they finished as runners-up to Argentina.
Jaime Lozano’s Mexican squad last competed at the end of March, suffering a 2-0 defeat to the United States in the Concacaf Nations League final.
Jamaica, meanwhile, is in search of their first win over Mexico since a friendly encounter in July 2017. Mexico has dominated recent clashes, winning three of their last five matches, including a resounding 3-0 victory in their last meeting in the Concacaf Gold Cup in July 2023.
The starting lineups for both teams are likely to be as follows:
Jamaica:
Blake (GK); Lowe, Hector, Bernard; Latibeaudiere, Palmer, Johnson, Anderson; Decordova-Reid, Antonio, NicholsonMexico:
J Gonzalez (GK); J Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; E Sanchez, Alvarez, Chavez; Antuna, Gimenez, VegaThis match promises to be a fascinating encounter, with Jamaica looking for a shock result against a strong Mexican side. The outcome will have significant implications for both teams’ chances of progressing in the tournament.
