# Mexico Fans Find Unity at M&T Bank Stadium

> Mexico fans hope Saturday's friendly with Colombia unites Baltimore's Latino community amid immigration concerns.
- Title: Mexico Fans Find Unity at M&T Bank Stadium · The Banner
- Summary: Mexico fans hope Saturday's friendly with Colombia unites Baltimore's Latino community amid immigration concerns. Mexico's national team plays Colombia at…
- Keywords: mexico, colombia, m&t bank stadium, latino community, immigration, fifa world cup, mextour, rafa marquez, javier romero, baltimore, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/mexico-colombia-soccer-fans-3LJMOED7DJBHHC444ZGPAA3VJU
- Author: Andrew Golden
- Published: 2026-09-26T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mexico, colombia, m&t bank stadium, latino community, immigration, fifa world cup, mextour, rafa marquez, javier romero, baltimore, news, local
## Yazmin Hoffman
Yazmin Hoffman, a 44-year-old Mexican from Monterrey, missed World Cup games but found hope in a Baltimore friendly.

> It felt like that. It’s not the same train, but it’s still going to the same place.
## Javier Romero
Javier Romero, 31, worries about undocumented immigrants attending games but hopes the event unites Baltimore's Latino community.

> Without immigrants, this country doesn’t work.
## M&T Bank Stadium Game
Mexico plays Colombia at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, the 10th- and 11th-rated teams in FIFA rankings.
## Rafa Márquez
Mexican legend Rafa Márquez begins his head coaching debut for Mexico after Javier Aguirre stepped down.
## MexTour History
The MexTour, started by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol in 2002, connects Mexico with U.S. fans through friendlies.
## Baltimore's Soccer Scene
M&T Bank Stadium has hosted high-profile games including Barcelona vs. AC Milan in 2024 and Messi vs. D.C. United in March.
## Community Impact
The game aims to unite Baltimore's Latino community and boost the local economy through ticket sales and attendance.
## Key takeaway

Mexico's national team plays Colombia at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, offering Latino fans in Baltimore a chance to unite despite immigration fears.