Austin FC 0-1 Querétaro FC | International Club Friendly | 3 July 2026

Querétaro FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Major League Soccer side Austin FC in an international club friendly played at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The Liga MX side made the most of their attacking moments and defended resolutely to claim the win in front of a crowd of over 12,000 fans.

Match Summary

The friendly, played on a warm Texas evening, served as a valuable preseason test for both clubs. Austin FC started brightly, with Sebastián Driussi testing Querétaro goalkeeper Guillermo Allison inside the first five minutes. However, Querétaro grew into the game and began to assert themselves in midfield.

The only goal came in the 38th minute. A quick counter-attack saw Pablo Barrera release Jesús Moreno down the left, and Moreno’s low cross was turned home by Ángel Sepúlveda from six yards out. Austin appealed for offside, but the flag stayed down.

Second Half: Chances Come and Go

Austin FC dominated possession after the break, with head coach Nico Estévez making a raft of substitutions to test his squad depth. Diego Fagúndez came closest to an equaliser in the 67th minute, curling a free kick just wide of the post. Querétaro’s Kevin Balanta was outstanding at the back, winning headers and making crucial clearances.

Querétaro almost doubled their lead late on when Ronaldo Cisneros hit the crossbar with a powerful strike from distance, but the 1-0 scoreline held.

Post-Match Reaction

Austin FC’s Estévez praised his team’s effort but admitted they lacked sharpness in front of goal. Querétaro’s Mauro Gerk was pleased with the defensive organisation and the opportunity to face MLS opposition ahead of the new Liga MX season.

Friendly Context

For Austin FC, this was the final match of a short summer friendly series, and they will now turn their attention back to MLS regular-season action. Querétaro continue their preseason preparations with further friendlies scheduled in the United States.