The Republic of Ireland will travel to the United States this summer for an international friendly against Mexico in MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on Thursday, June 1.
Martin O’Neill’s side will then host Uruguay in a ‘Three’ International Friendly on June 4 before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round game against Austria on June 11 – both at the Aviva Stadium.
“This is a brilliant match for us in our preparation for our World Cup qualifier against Austria,” said O’Neill.
“Mexico in the United States couldn’t be much tougher but it’s exactly what we want. We have another game against Uruguay a few days later at the Aviva Stadium before the Austria game the following week.”
“The players who may not have played for a while after their club season has ended will, I’m sure, relish the opportunity to play against such quality opposition.”
Ireland have played against Mexico four times – drawing three and losing once – and two of those have been on US soil, including the 1994 FIFA World Cup Group E game in Orlando (pictured above).
Ireland last played in MetLife Stadium in June 2014 when they took on Portugal, and given the strong Irish and Mexican presence in the New York region it looks sure to be a sell out.
Probably best if Donald Trump doesn’t put in an appearance but we will get to see a close up view of the VIP box with the game likely to be televised on eir Sport with a 1am Irish time Kick Off.
