The reopening of the Banorte Stadium in Mexico City, scheduled for March 28, could be accompanied by demonstrations, as a group that identifies itself as the “Anti-World Cup Assembly” has issued a call on social networks to protest on the same day, coinciding with the friendly match between Mexico and Portugal, scheduled as part of the preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the flyer circulating on digital platforms, the organizers call to meet at noon in the area of the underpass of Calzada de Tlalpan, one of the main roads near the stadium. The message even invites to hold a soccer “cascarita” at the site as a symbolic form of protest and proposes to close the road to express dissatisfaction with the sporting event and with various social problems.
Demonstration against the 2026 World Cup
The call issued by the collective expresses criticisms related to issues such as gentrification, disappearances, looting, dispossession and repression.
According to the organizers, the situation is worsening in the context of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
One of the slogans that appears in the material circulating in social networks reads:
“Let’s close Tlalpan to play!”, a phrase with which the group seeks to draw attention to its rejection of the international tournament to be organized by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
So far, there is no official information from local authorities confirming road closures derived from this call.
However, the possible protest has generated conversation among fans and residents of the area (Filed under: Protests threaten Mexico vs Portugal at the reopening of Banorte Stadium).
Mexico vs Portugal match generates expectation
The reopening of the Azteca Stadium, now Banorte, coincides with the Mexico vs Portugal friendly match, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. that same day.
The match is part of the Mexican National Team’s preparations for the upcoming FIFA matchday.
The duel has aroused great interest among soccer fans.
The Portuguese team has international stars and there is expectation for the possible presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most popular players in the world.
For El Tri fans living in the United States, these matches are also relevant because they are part of the road to the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament will be played in multiple cities in North America and will be attended by a large number of Latin fans.
So far, there is no official information
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More matches before the World Cup
After the match against Portugal, the Mexican National Team is scheduled to play another friendly match.
This will be on March 31 against Belgium in the United States, within the same international window.
These matches will be used by coach Javier Aguirre to evaluate players and define the team that will represent Mexico in the World Cup.
Despite the controversy generated by the call for protests, the friendly match between Mexico and Portugal at the Banorte Stadium is still scheduled as one of the most anticipated soccer events in the run-up to the World Cup.
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