In their first match of Javier Aguirre’s third stint as manager of El Tri, Mexico beat New Zealand 3-0 on Saturday.

AEK Athens forward Orbelín Pineda, Pumas forward Cesar Huerta and Cruz Azul midfielder Luis Romo all scored, leading to the lopsided result at the Rose Bowl.

Mexico is still licking its wounds from its 2024 Copa América group stage elimination, which led to the departure of national coach Jaime Lozano.