🚨Official: Mexico announce two major friendlies | OneFootball

The Mexican National Team has confirmed a new high-caliber friendly as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup. El Tri will face Belgium on March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bears.

This match will be crucial for the team led by Javier Aguirre to adjust tactical details and regain confidence after a negative streak.

Fiery March Schedule

The match against Belgium will be one of the two major commitments Mexico has scheduled for the March FIFA Date. In addition to the duel in Chicago, El Tricolor will inaugurate the Estadio Banorte in a match against Portugal, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo.

Belgium, on the other hand, arrives as a highly competitive team, currently in eighth place in the FIFA Ranking. The Red Devils secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup as undisputed leaders of their qualifying group, remaining unbeaten with five wins and three draws.

Urgency to Break the Drought

The Mexican National Team is going through a moment of uncertainty, accumulating six consecutive matches without a victory since winning the Gold Cup in July. This negative streak includes draws and losses against CONMEBOL and Asian rivals.

With seven months to go before the World Cup begins, this drought has generated concern among fans and the media, who have booed the team in several stadiums. The March friendlies against European powers like Portugal and Belgium represent a key opportunity for Aguirre and his players to show they can reverse the trend before the home World Cup event.

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