After key wins in their respective World Cup qualifying matches this past week, the national teams of Mexico and Chile are headed to Los Angeles, where they will face off on Wednesday, September 24 at the Los Angeles Coliseum (8:00 p.m. local). It will mark Mexico’s first game on US territory under the direction of new head coach Sven Goran Eriksson.

Tickets are moving fast, but still available and can be purchased by calling (213) 480-3232 or visiting the Los Angeles Sports Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster outlet. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol encourages fans to use their Visa cards.

“El Tri” heads to the City of Angels after defeating the Canadian National Team 2-1 on September 10, placing them on top of Group 2 with 9 points in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Mexico will use the September 24 match to prepare for the final round of qualifying this year, where they will face Jamaica on October 11 in Kingston.

Under the direction of Argentine head coach Marcelo Bielsa, Chile will head to Southern California after solidly defeating Colombia 4-0 on September 10 in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, Following the victory, “La Roja” secured the fourth spot in the South American qualifying table with a record of 4-3-1, equalizing Brazil and Argentina in points.  Chile next plays Ecuador on October 12 on the road to 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The September match will be the fourth game of Mexico’s 2008 US Tour, which kicked off on April 16 in Seattle’s Qwest Field against China with a 1-0 win for Mexico.  On June 4 Mexico was defeated at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium by a full-strength Argentina side 4-1 in front of a sold out crowd. Four days later on June 8, Mexico visited Chicago’s Soldier Field and rebounded with a 4-0 win over Peru.