Without CR7, Portugal draw with Mexico as Azteca reopens | OneFootball

Portugal and Mexico played out a goalless draw in a friendly preparation match for the World Cup held this Saturday at the Azteca Stadium.

The match did not feature star Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al-Nassr forward, who is dealing with a muscle problem, was left out of the Portugal squad for this FIFA window. The 41-year-old player, however, is not a concern for the World Cup.

Azteca Reopening

The friendly clash marked the reopening of the Azteca. The iconic stadium had been closed for 671 days for renovation work aimed at modernization for the 2026 World Cup. The venue has hosted the most World Cup matches in history, with 19 official games.

(Photo: Alfredo Estrella/AFP)

📋 Match summary

🟢 MEXICO 0 x 0 PORTUGAL 🔴

🏆 Competition: International friendly 🏟️ Venue: Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City (MEX) 📅 Date: March 28, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 10 p.m. (Brasília time)

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