Mexico’s national team has two games to avoid an early exit, and the decisive one is at home. The tie with Jamaica, followed in our Mexico vs Jamaica coverage, is a quarter-final of the Concacaf Nations League (a tournament run by Concacaf, the governing body of football in North and Central America and the Caribbean).
The return match is on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 8:30 p.m. in Monterrey and 6:30 p.m. on the US West Coast. The first game is three days earlier in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital.
Published Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 4:45 a.m. ET (3:45 a.m. in Monterrey) · Source: Concacaf match schedule
Key Facts
- Match: Mexico hosts Jamaica in the second leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarter-final.
- Kickoff: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Monterrey).
- First leg: Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:00 p.m. ET in Kingston, Jamaica.
- Stakes: The team with the higher two-game total reaches the Finals in March 2027.
This story is part of our coverage of the Mexico vs Jamaica. Dates, times and how to follow it are in our guide.
The Two Games, Day by Day
Jamaica hosts the opening match on Saturday, Nov. 14, at its National Stadium in Kingston. Concacaf lists the kickoff as 8:00 p.m. local time, which is also 8:00 p.m. Eastern because Jamaica does not use daylight saving time.
Mexico hosts the return on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Estadio Monterrey, also known as Estadio BBVA. It is home to the Liga MX club Monterrey (Liga MX is Mexico’s top domestic league), and Concacaf lists kickoff at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Mexico gets the second game at home because Concacaf rules give that advantage to the higher-ranked side. Being at home for the decider is a real edge, because the home crowd and a shorter trip favour the host.
How the Winner Is Decided
Both games count together. The team with the higher total score over the two matches advances.
If the totals are level, Concacaf’s away-goals rule applies first, meaning a goal scored in the other team’s stadium counts for more. If the tie is still level, extra time follows, and then a penalty shootout.
The four quarter-final winners go to the Nations League Finals, scheduled for March 25–28, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. That puts the prize on US soil and makes the tie relevant to the large Mexican and Jamaican communities in the United States.
Why the Coach Is Under Pressure
Mexico is led by Rafael Márquez, a former Barcelona defender who now coaches El Tri (the team’s nickname). He has not yet won a match as head coach, with two draws and two defeats in friendlies so far.
That record gives these two games extra weight. A quarter-final exit would be an early setback for a team that has little time to build momentum.
How to Watch From the United States
Fox Sports holds the US English-language rights to the Nations League through 2029. TelevisaUnivision, the Spanish-language broadcaster, holds the US Spanish-language rights.
We did not find a published channel or streaming outlet for either game as of Nov. 1. Check Concacaf’s official channels closer to match week.
Tickets for the Monterrey match went on sale in October through Ticketmaster México. Check the official seller for current availability.
What It Means for You
For a viewer in the United States, the Monterrey game is a prime-time Tuesday event, kicking off at 9:30 p.m. Eastern. The Kingston game is a Saturday-evening match at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
The Los Angeles Finals in March give US fans a close-to-home reason to follow the tie. Monterrey is Mexico’s northern industrial hub, so the match also puts a business city in the football spotlight.
What Is Not Known
The final squads for both teams and the match referees have not been announced. Referees are normally named a few days before a match.
The US television channel or streaming outlet for each game has not been published. We found no prediction-market price for this tie as of Nov. 1.
For the full matchup background, see our Mexico vs Jamaica guide and the live hub. For the host city, see our Monterrey city guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mexico vs Jamaica second leg?
It is on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Estadio Monterrey in Nuevo León, Mexico. The first leg is on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern in Kingston.
What happens if Mexico and Jamaica are level after two games?
Away goals decide it first, then extra time, then penalties. The winner advances to the Nations League Finals in Los Angeles in March 2027.
Sources: Concacaf (2026–27 Nations League schedule and competition rules); Fox Sports and TelevisaUnivision rights announcements, June 25, 2026.
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