Ireland to face Mexico ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

“Mexico in the United States couldn't be much tougher but it's exactly what we want.”

The Irish national team will return to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for an international friendly this June, writes Stephen Barry.

Having lost 5-1 to Portugal on their last trip Stateside in 2014, Ireland will face Mexico on Thursday, June 1 at the start of a busy fortnight for Martin O’Neill’s men.