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Mexico, Portugal Share Spoils in FIFA World Cup 2026 Warm-up as Azteca Stadium Reopens
- On Saturday, Mexico and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Azteca in a friendly match marking the stadium's reopening ahead of the World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting with the United States and Canada.
- The friendly match served as a key test event for the revamped stadium, allowing organizers to sample the atmosphere before the June 11 to July 19 global tournament.
- Portugal coach Roberto Martinez noted his team managed 10 shots on goal, with Joao Felix striking near the 14th minute before Goncalo Ramos struck the post midway through the first half.
- Boos from sections of the crowd followed the final whistle, though Mexico coach Javier Aguirre defended the team, stating playing at the demanding Estadio Azteca requires "guts" to succeed.
- Belgium awaits Mexico on Tuesday in another friendly, while Portugal prepares to face the United States the same day as both nations continue World Cup preparations.
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‘You Have to Have Pants’: Aguirre Is Satisfied After 0-0 From Mexico vs. Portugal at Banorte Stadium
The 0-0 tie between Mexico and Portugal at Banorte Stadium left positive feelings for both coaches in a friendly duel that served as a reference for the 2026 World Cup. Mexico vs. Portugal marked the reopening of the capital building after almost two years of renovations and faced two selections that are in preparation for the tournament that will begin in June.After the match, Mexican coach Javier Aguirre considered that his team responded to a…
Mexico, one of the hosts of the World Cup, hosted Portugal in a friendly match on Saturday. The match ended in a goalless draw.
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More than a preparatory match, Mexico-Portugal was a general essay, the definitive proof that the Aztec stadium – now renowned Banorte stadium – is ready to claim its place as the only football temple that has seen the opening of the FIFA World Cup three times.
Portugal ran into a compact Mexico (0-0) worn by its audience in Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium on Saturday, despite the death of a supporter in this chamber who will host the opening game of the World 2026 in mid-June. ...
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