Wales announce Mexico friendly

Coleman will take charge of Welsh against Mexico

Last Updated: February 1, 2012 5:24pm

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Chris Coleman: Will see his side face Mexico in a friendly in May

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Wales will face Mexico in a friendly on Sunday, May 27th in New Jersey, the Football Association of Wales has confirmed.

The match will be played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, kicking off at 3pm local time (8pm in the UK).

New manager Chris Coleman said: "This will be a great opportunity for the team to test themselves against one of the best teams from the Americas.

"Mexico has plenty of top-class players and the way that the side adapts to the different style of play of our opponents will be interesting to watch.

"I am very happy for us to secure the game as we continue our World Cup (qualifying) preparations."

Wales and Mexico have faced each other twice before, most famously playing out a 1-1 draw in the group stages of the World Cup finals in Sweden in 1958.

Four years later, Wales legend John Charles scored in a 2-1 defeat in Mexico City.

Wales have played once before in the United States, losing 2-0 to the national side in San Jose, California in May 2003 under Mark Hughes.