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MexTour: Uruguay to play Mexico’s Men’s National Team in Colorado

Denver was one of 5 cities selected on the annual U.S. Tour, joining Chicago, Pasadena, Arlington, and College Station.
Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski
Fans cheer for Mexico during he first half of its CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Canada on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Denver.

DENVER — Mexico’s Men’s National Team will play Uruguay at Colorado's largest stadium this summer.

Denver was one of five cities selected to host a 2024 MexTour match, the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced on Tuesday.

Mexico and Uruguay will play their match on Wednesday, June 5, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at SomosLocales.com.

An Empower Field at Mile High venue presale will take place Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com.

Denver was one of five cities selected on the annual MexTour, joining Chicago, Pasadena, Arlington, and College Station.

“We are thrilled to return with the MexTour to loyal fanbases in Chicago, Denver, Pasadena and Arlington, where the fans — year after year — have embraced the Mexican National Team with remarkable passion,” said SUM Executive Vice President Camilo Durana.

The first three MexTour games, including Denver’s, will serve as a preview to the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America tournament, and will feature Mexico, Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil.

The final two games of the tour include matches against New Zealand and Canada.

Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski
Fans cheer for Mexico during he first half of its CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Canada on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Denver.

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