Mexico faces Portugal in a friendly match as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The game will be held at the Banorte Stadium in Mexico City. The Portuguese team arrives in Mexico with several significant absences, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who is out with a muscle injury. The Mexican national team has also dealt with losses, such as Edson Álvarez and Gil Mora. Head coach Javier Aguirre has announced the full squad list for the match. The government of Mexico City has set up a giant screen, 25 by 14 meters, on the main city square, the Zócalo, for live viewing. The broadcast is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time. Access to the Zócalo to watch the game will be free. For fans unable to attend the stadium or the Zócalo, the match will be broadcast on TV channels Canal 5 and Azteca 7, as well as on the streaming platform ViX. This match serves as a crucial test for the Mexican team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup on home soil.
