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Mexico to Host Portugal in Friendly for Azteca Stadium Reopening
- On March 28, Mexico national team will reopen Azteca Stadium by hosting Portugal national team in a friendly confirmed by the Mexican soccer federation as part of pre-World Cup preparations.
- After a disappointing end to the year, Javier Aguirre sought tougher tests for Mexico, prompting high-level friendlies to evaluate his squad.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is eligible for the March 28 friendly after FIFA imposed a three-game ban with remaining matches deferred; Portugal sealed World Cup qualification with a 9-1 win over Armenia, and Mexico have never beaten Portugal in six previous meetings.
- The federation scheduled a Chicago match to follow the Azteca reopening by three days, with Mexico facing Belgium national team at Soldier Field, Chicago in the March 2026 window against two top‑eight teams.
- The reopened Azteca Stadium will host three World Cup matches, including Mexico's Group A debut on June 11, and will stage a third opening match in history.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will finally come with the Portuguese team to confront Mexico at the reopening of the Aztec Stadium next March
The country, which is jointly organizing the World Championship with Canada and the United States, will receive Portugal in Mexico City and then challenge Belgium in Chicago next March.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right6Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left
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