The Mexican national soccer team has had difficulties finding renowned rivals due to most teams being occupied with World Cup qualifiers. In recent hours, there has been speculation about the possibility of a friendly match between El Tricolor and Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, in 2025. There is a version that the match would take place at Estadio Nemesio Diez, an alternate venue for the national team due to renovations at Estadio Azteca for the 2026 World Cup.
Regarding the feasibility of this encounter, it must be considered that the Mexican national team has its schedule full until the summer of 2025, with commitments like the Nations League and the Gold Cup. For its part, Portugal will also face a tight schedule due to the UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifiers in Europe that will occupy a large part of its calendar.
Therefore, it is unlikely that Cristiano Ronaldo and his team will visit Mexico, as they will be immersed in their European commitments. It is worth noting that CR7 has only faced Mexico once, in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, where the match ended in a goalless draw involving the Portuguese star.
