MEXICO V WALES
Wales are desperate for him to get game-time ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
If not, things could really become awkward for Giggs and the veteran linchpin.
Giggs has made a point of stressing that he is a manager who gives youth an opportunity and he blooded several youngsters in China.
More seem set to get their chance in California, although it is likely to be from the bench, with an experienced line-up expected to start against World Cup-bound opponents.
David Brooks would appear one youngster ready to get some minutes after confirming his future lies with Wales.
The highly-rated Sheffield United striker starred in England’s Under-20 Toulon Tournament success last summer and has recovered from a bout of glandular fever that disrupted his season.
Brentford defender Chris Mepham is another with rich potential, while Leicester forward George Thomas and Manchester City midfielder Matthew Smith could possibly make debuts.
Mexico know their place at the World Cup — the round of 16. They have reached that stage in the last six World Cup tournaments, only to lose on every single occasion.
Mexico have twice made the quarter-finals but both were on home soil, in 1970 and 1986.
There is a genuine feeling that this squad is capable of going beyond the last 16 this time.
The problem is being pitched in a challenging group alongside holders Germany, South Korea and Sweden.
But there is plenty of attacking firepower in the shape of West Ham striker Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela and the Dos Santos brothers, Giovani and Jonathan.
Guillermo Ochoa is a reliable goalkeeper and 39-year-old Rafael Marquez could feature at a fifth World Cup despite off-field issues that may yet rule him out.