Australia's Socceroos faced a tough 1-0 loss against Mexico in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup 2026.The match, held at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California, saw Mexico dominate the first half, with Johan Vasquez scoring the only goal in the 28th minute.Despite a stronger second-half showing from Australia, including chances from Mohamed Toure and Jackson Irvine, they were unable to equalise.The game also saw some tension after a disallowed Mexico goal in the 76th minute, leading to a brief on-field scuffle.Coach Tony Popovic fielded a mostly experienced side, giving Mathew Leckie and Harry Souttar their first starts since late 2024.Young defender Lucas Herrington impressed alongside Souttar and Alessandro Circati.Notable absentees from the squad included Cristian Volpato, Brandon Borrello, Joe Gauci, and uncapped striker Tete Yengi.With the squad announcement due on 1 June, the team will regroup in the Bay Area before another friendly against Switzerland in San Diego on 6 June.Overall, the match highlighted the Socceroos’ resilience and areas needing improvement ahead of the World Cup.