Mexico and Jamaica battled to a tense 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener at Estadio Azteca, but the night was overshadowed by Hirving Lozano’s early exit. The star winger limped off in the 34th minute clutching his hamstring, forcing coach Javier Aguirre into an unplanned change that disrupted Mexico’s rhythm.

Jamaica stunned the home crowd by taking the lead through Michail Antonio’s clinical finish just after the half-hour mark. Mexico responded with urgency after the break, and their persistence paid off when Raul Jimenez rose highest to nod home the equalizer in the 67th minute, restoring hope among the passionate supporters.

Despite the point, Mexico now face questions over Lozano’s fitness heading into their next fixtures, while Jamaica can take confidence from holding their own against the hosts. Both teams showed flashes of quality, but the match will be remembered for the setback to one of Mexico’s key attacking threats.