Mexico
D
W
W
W
L
VS
4.20
3.80
1.77
Portugal
D
W
L
D
W
Friendlies | 2026-03-29 01:00
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
📝 Match Preview
Portugal, without Cristiano Ronaldo, will face Mexico in a friendly match on Sunday, testing their capabilities against the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
This match will celebrate the reopening of the historic Estadio Banorte, previously known as Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City, following nearly two years of significant renovations in anticipation of the World Cup.
Matches involving Portugal often generate excitement, especially with the presence of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time top scorer in men's international football with 143 goals. However, he will miss this game due to a hamstring injury he sustained while playing for Al-Nassr.
At 41, Ronaldo is reportedly improving daily as he undergoes private rehabilitation. His absence has led to ticketing challenges for Portugal’s match in Mexico, with organizers struggling to sell tickets priced around $100 after initial sales exceeded $500 when Ronaldo was expected to play.
Ronaldo contributed five goals in five matches, helping Portugal secure automatic qualification for the upcoming World Cup. Under the management of Roberto Martinez, Portugal topped Group F with 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), finishing ahead of the Republic of Ireland, Hungary, and Armenia.
Ranked sixth in the world by FIFA, Portugal is seen as a strong candidate for the World Cup title this summer. They demonstrated their resilience without Ronaldo in their last qualification match, achieving a remarkable 9-1 victory over Armenia in Porto, where Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves both scored hat-tricks.
📈 League Table (Position)
Standings are not available for this match (knockout match).
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Mexico
D
W
W
W
L
Portugal
D
W
L
D
W