The match between Mexico and Portugal, scheduled for March 2026, will have a special symbolic and media value: it will mark the reopening of the Azteca Stadium, now called Banorte Stadium, and will feature the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo as the main international attraction.
According to information published by TUDN, the participation of the Portuguese star is fully confirmed and, as is usually the case with figures of his stature, the Portuguese national team made a series of logistical and security requests to guarantee a comfortable and controlled stay during his visit to Mexico. The requirements include a reinforced security cordon, high-level lodging and private training areas, all with the aim of maintaining the team’s concentration and protecting its most emblematic player. A relevant point is that Portugal will not establish its initial base in Mexico City, but in another strategic region of the country.
Riviera Maya, first point of concentration
According to the revealed plan, the Portuguese team will initially stay in the Riviera Maya, specifically in Cancun, before traveling to the Mexican capital.
This decision responds to the Portuguese team’s interest in evaluating climatic and logistical conditions in venues that could be considered for the 2026 World Cup.
The team would travel to Mexico City a day before the match against the Tricolor to meet the commitment at the Banorte Stadium.
Subsequently, he would continue with his programmed agenda in the country.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stay in CDMX
The match between Mexico and Portugal is scheduled for March 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Mexico Central Time).
After the match, the Portuguese team will stay in the Santa Fe area, one of the most exclusive areas of the capital, according to journalist Gibrán Araige.
During their stay (including Cristiano Ronaldo), a strong security system will be in place.
Fan access will be limited, although there will be controlled spaces for possible interactions, such as photographs or signatures.
The participation of the Portuguese star is fully confirmed
TUDN
A precedent with history
This friendly also arouses interest because of the history between the two teams.
Mexico and Portugal have not faced each other since the 2017 Confederations Cup, a tournament that is now defunct.
In that edition, they drew 2-2 in the group stage, and later met again in the match for third place, where Portugal won 2-1.
Now, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the duel will serve as a key adaptation test for Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team.
In addition to bringing a high-profile international match back to Mexico in the country’s most emblematic stadium.
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