Portugal drew 0-0 with 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a warm-up friendly at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Coach Roberto Martinez praised substitute Paulinho's return from international exile, amid a tense clash between Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
The renovated Estadio Azteca, at 2,200 meters above sea level with over 83,000 capacity, hosted the goalless draw between Portugal and Mexico. With Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leão, and Rodrigo Mora injured, Bruno Fernandes captained Portugal and created an early chance for Gonçalo Ramos, whose shot hit the post.
Mexico threatened late through substitute Armando González's header, which went wide. Both coaches—Roberto Martinez for Portugal and Javier Aguirre for Mexico—praised the match's intensity despite no goals.
