Mexico Unveils World Cup Prep with Portugal and Belgium Friendlies

Mexico to reopen Azteca Stadium with Portugal Friendly

Mexico to reopen Azteca Stadium with Portugal friendly on March 28, ahead of 2026 World Cup.

Mexico's national stadium, Estadio Azteca, is getting a major facelift...

Mexico is set to reopen its iconic Azteca Stadium, now known as Mexico City Stadium, with a friendly match against Portugal on March 28. This will be a significant event, marking the stadium's return after extensive renovations. The stadium is gearing up to host matches at the 2026 World Cup, including the opening match on June 11.

In addition to the Portugal match, Mexico will also face Belgium at Chicago's Soldier Field on March 31, as part of their World Cup warm-up schedule. These matches will give Mexico valuable experience and preparation for the upcoming tournament, which they are co-hosting with the United States and Canada.

¡Ya es una realidad! 🤩🏟️

Incondicionales, nos enfrentaremos a Portugal, el país de Cristiano Ronaldo, para celebrar que nuestra casa volverá a abrir sus puertas. 🇲🇽🆚🇵🇹

Rival de lujo para seguirnos preparando de cara a la Copa del Mundo.#SomosMéxico. 💚🤍❤️ pic.twitter.com/RhIsjlv4X7

— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) December 2, 2025

Mexico's national stadium, Estadio Azteca, is getting a major facelift. The iconic venue is undergoing extensive upgrades, including new seating, hospitality areas, and media facilities, making it the first stadium to host matches at three World Cups (1970, 1986, and 2026). Estadio Azteca will host five matches at the 2026 tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada. The expanded 48-team World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca.