Mexico vs. Peru: Date, Time, Live Stream and 2015 Friendly Preview

Mexico and Peru will play a warm-up match ahead of the Copa America. It's a chance for El Tri to show their credentials as legitimate contenders for the forthcoming tournament.

As for Peru, their veteran strike force, boasting plenty of experience at the top levels of European football, can cause any team problems.

Here are the relevant schedule and viewing details for this friendly:

Date: Wednesday, June 3

Time: 8 p.m. Local time. 2 p.m. BST.

Live Stream: Watch ESPN.

Preview

Mexico are always expected to produce a good account of themselves at this tournament, but the current squad is weighed down by concerns, according to ESPN FC writer Tom Marshall. He pinpointed two key areas as the most pressing ahead of the big tournament.

Marshall feels the midfield is a little stunted, citing a lack of creativity: "The starting midfield trio of Javier Guemez, Juan Carlos Medina and Luis Montes lacked ideas against Guatemala, and the positions are still open, with two friendlies to go until the Copa America kicks off."

A shortage of flair in the middle could be a problem for an otherwise dangerous forward line that counts Raul Jimenez and Eduardo Herrera as its key figures. But the pair need consistent supply in order to thrive.

Perhaps Villarreal winger Javier Aquino might provide some quality delivery from the flanks. The 25-year-old registered a pair of assists in limited La Liga action on loan at Rayo Vallecano this season, per WhoScored.com.

Fellow winger Jesus Corona has impressed for Dutch side Twente this season. ESPN FC reporter Cesar Hernandez called Corona's "risk-taking dribbling and shooting" "a refreshing sight for El Tri."

Corona will be expected to add some pace and dynamism out wide.

Of course, any time a team has problems along the front, those concerns can be alleviated if things are solid at the back. That will depend on the performances of ageing but still effective central defender Rafael Marquez.

The one-time Barcelona linchpin, now 36, is essential to the three-man defence manager Miguel Herrera favours, per Marshall: "In Herrera's formation, the libero plays a vital role in playing the ball out from the back and starting attacks.

"That was missing from his replacement, Julio "Cata" Dominguez, against Guatemala. Marquez's vision can dictate the team's rhythm, even from a deep position."

Marquez needs to turn back the clock and be his usual rock-like self for his nation. Peru certainly have attackers with the pedigree to open up a struggling defence.

The obvious danger men are Bundesliga duo Jefferson Farfan and Claudio Pizarro. Schalke 04 winger Farfan hasn't lost any of his pace at 30. His movement also remains excellent.

As for Pizarro, the 36-year-old Bayern Munich striker is still a force in the air. He's also retained the instincts to take chances when they come his way.

This friendly represents vital preparation work for Peru. The squad hasn't been together since April, according to Goal.com's Alex Fisher.

As for Mexico, the weight of expectation will be on Herrera's men. This is the first of a dual tune up, with Brazil to follow.

A confidence boost would certainly be welcome ahead of the Copa America opener against Bolivia.