Mexico and Brazil will face each other in a legends match as part of the activities leading up to the 2026 World Cup. This will be a meeting of two national teams composed of former world football stars who have left their mark on their national teams' histories. The encounter is expected to be exciting, given the high caliber of players involved from both sides.
The match will take place on April 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Mexico Time. The venue will be the Estadio Banorte, a recently renovated stadium that will host World Cup games. The event aims to bring together fans of different generations and pay tribute to players who were icons for their national teams.
The Mexican squad includes historical figures such as Rafael Márquez, the captain of 'El Tri' and a reference in Europe; Andrés Guardado, a participant in multiple World Cups; and Pavel Pardo, a key figure in midfield. The squad also features historical goal-scorers like Jared Borgetti and iconic players like Cuauhtémoc Blanco.
The Brazilian squad is made up of world champions and figures who dominated international football for years. Notable players include Kaká, a Ballon d'Or winner and world champion; Ronaldinho, a key figure in his national team's and clubs' titles; and Adriano, one of the most dominant forwards of his generation. Edmílson and Gilberto Silva also lead the team.
This event is part of the official program leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Estadio Banorte will once again open its doors for a major event that combines spectacle and football. The legends match between Mexico and Brazil will be one of the highlights on the agenda before the world championship.
