Robbie Thomson to call Mexico v Australia live on Ten Network and Paramount+ in Australia

Match date: 31 May 2026

Mexico v Australia is being shown in Australia on 10 Streaming, Paramount+ AUS and the Ten Network, with Robbie Thomson on commentary for the Friendly International at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.[3]

The match is scheduled for 31 May 2026 at 03:00 UK time, and it forms part of a useful World Cup tune-up for both sides. Mexico and Australia met recently in a 2-2 friendly draw in Arlington in September 2023, and this is their first meeting since then.[3]

For British readers looking for the key viewing information, there is no UK broadcaster listed in the available match details, but Australian viewers can follow it live through Ten’s platforms and Paramount+.[3] The game is being staged at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which has hosted major international football occasions and is also one of the best-known venues in world sport.[2][3]

Robbie Thomson leads the coverage as main commentator. In Australian football broadcasting, the lead commentator role is central to the match presentation, setting the rhythm and framing the action for viewers watching across free-to-air and streaming platforms.[3] Ten’s football coverage has increasingly been built around cross-platform access, with the same event available via broadcast and digital services, which is reflected again here through Ten Network and Paramount+.[3]

The fixture also carries extra significance because Mexico are using the game as part of their final preparations before Javier Aguirre names his squad plans for the 2026 World Cup, while Australia are continuing their own build-up under Tony Popovic.[1][3] That gives the match a more competitive edge than a standard friendly, especially with both nations aiming to sharpen their shape and personnel ahead of the tournament.

Mexico’s recent preview coverage tipped them to edge the contest 2-1, and the squad details suggest both teams are likely to use the opportunity to test combinations rather than simply treat it as a one-off exhibition.[1] The Rose Bowl setting adds further context, with the venue being used as a high-profile showcase ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.[2]

For Australian fans, the practical viewing point is simple: watch on Ten Network, stream on 10 Streaming, or use Paramount+ AUS if you want live coverage of Mexico v Australia.[3] More background on the Socceroos’ national setup can be found here: Socceroos.

Article generated: 31 May 2026, 03:01 GMT