Mexico vs. United States, 2018 World Cup Qualifying: Confirmed lineups

As ever, Juan Carlos Osorio’s starting lineup has a tint of mystery to it. Alfredo Talavera gets the nod over Guillermo Ochoa, but beyond that, there is little set in stone. Diego Reyes, Rafael Marquez, and Hector Moreno will likely work in a three-man backline, with Miguel Layun and Jesus “Tecatito” Corona working as wing-backs.

Then things get a little more interesting, as Hector Herrera and Andres Guardado make up the central midfield, with the big mystery being if Giovani dos Santos works as a wide player or sort of no. 10.

Carlos Vela, who Juan Carlos Osorio has repeatedly stated works best as a winger, will partner Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez up front one way or another.

Meanwhile,…