Mexico City's Instituto de Verificación Administrativa (INVEA) and Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) have launched special operations for today's March 28 Mexico vs Portugal match at Estadio Banorte, banning alcohol sales on public roads and offering no parking. Government head Clara Brugada called the game a 'preview for the World Cup.' Over 10,000 agents will secure the event with safety perimeters and prioritized public transport.
The Mexico vs Portugal match at Estadio Banorte in Coyoacán borough serves as the first test for the renovated stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. INVEA started operations from Friday March 27 until after the game, banning open-container alcohol sales in public areas and nearby shops. "The operation primarily focuses on sensitizing establishment owners," the agency stated, but it will impose activity suspension seals for violations, including sales to minors.
SSC will deploy 10,835 personnel, 472 vehicles, 247 motorcycle patrols, 16 tow trucks, four ambulances, two drones, and one helicopter. Over 1,800 traffic agents will handle road closures, with 2,000 auxiliary police inside the stadium.
No parking is available; vehicle access is limited to authorized ones. FIFA's three security perimeters apply: external 1 km closure, intermediate for ticketed pedestrian checks, and internal sterilized zone. Road closures start at 6:00 a.m., full from 1:00 p.m. on streets like Santa Úrsula, Calzada de Tlalpan, Anillo Periférico south, Avenida del Imán, and Gran Sur.
Transport options feature Park & Ride from Auditorio Nacional, Plaza Carso, Six Flags, Santa Fe, and Xochimilco, plus RTP and STE routes from Bellas Artes, Estadio Olímpico, and other spots every 15 minutes from 3:00 p.m. Taxis and apps operate at Viaducto Tlalpan, Renato Leduc, and Paseo Acoxpa. Pedestrian entries: gates 3 and 8 via Santa Úrsula/Imán, and Tlalpan/Huipulco.
Clara Brugada urged compliance to avoid fines and confirmed the city's logistical readiness.
