Mexico takes their first step toward Russia 2018 on Friday. El Tri host El Salvador in Round 3 of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, but all eyes remain fixated on Juan Carlos Osorio.

The Colombian native was named head coach of the Mexican national team on Oct. 14. Enjoying previous success with Atletico Nacional and Puebla, Osorio becomes the fourth coach to lead Mexico since 2013.

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Now four months removed from Miguel Herrera punching a journalist in Philadelphia, El Tri look for a strong start to their qualifying campaign.

"It's motivating to start a new process with a new manager," midfielder Jurgen Damm said, per CONCACAF. "He is s a very fair coach and we are very determined to be starters.

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"We know that line-ups change constantly and that's very good because we all have the chance of playing."

Preview

Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

Weather: 62°F, Mostly Cloudy

Odds, per Oddschecker: Mexico (1/7) - Draw (10) - El Salvador (40)

TV: UniMas

Stream: Univision Deportes

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