The Mexican Football Federation is preparing an exciting legends match between Mexico and Brazil at the Estadio Azteca, as part of pre-2026 World Cup activities. The game could feature stars like Cafú, Ronaldinho, and Kaká, adding to events at World Cup venues. A friendly against Argentina is also under consideration.
As part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the Estadio Azteca—known as Estadio Ciudad de México during the tournament—will host a legends match between Mexico and Brazil national teams. According to sources close to the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), the game is slated for April 18, 2026, following the stadium's reopening on March 28 with a friendly between the Mexican national team and Portugal.
For the Brazilian side, possible participants include Cafú, Ronaldinho, and Kaká, promising a nostalgic spectacle. While specific names for the Mexican team in this match are unconfirmed, a similar event in Monterrey on January 17, 2026, will feature Jared Borgetti, Miguel Layún, Luis Hernández, Andrés Guardado, and Rafael Márquez, among others.
This match is part of the Organizing Committee's activities in Mexico City, including the largest FIFA Fan Fest in history at the Zócalo, with broadcasts of over 100 matches over 40 days. Additionally, the FMF is seeking to arrange a friendly against Argentina as part of the Tri's preparation schedule under Javier Aguirre, which includes tours in January against Panama and Bolivia, a February match against Iceland, and March games against Portugal and Belgium.
The only confirmed legends match so far is in Monterrey at Estadio BBVA (renamed Estadio Monterrey), where international legends like Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero, Pepe, Carles Puyol, and Cafú will face the Mexicans on January 17 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available from 310 to 1,736 MXN.
These initiatives aim to build excitement leading up to the World Cup, with the Azteca as a key venue in the capital.
