Mexico National Team
Mexico 0-0 Portugal in goalless Estadio Banorte reopening match marred by fan death
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Mexico held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in the March 28 friendly that reopened the remodeled Estadio Banorte (formerly Azteca), testing upgrades for its five 2026 World Cup matches, including the opener. As previewed in prior coverage of preparations and Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, the event saw a 27-year-old fan's fatal fall from a suite, nearby protests over missing persons, homophobic chants, and operational issues like digital entry delays.
Mexico's national team will face Belgium in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game follows a 0-0 draw with Portugal and will allow coach Javier Aguirre to fine-tune his squad. Belgium arrives after a 5-2 win over the United States.
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Club América goalkeeper Luis Malagón's Achilles injury, confirmed with successful surgery and a 6-to-8-month recovery, ensures he will miss the 2026 World Cup. This adds to Mexico's mounting player absences, testing the national team's depth under Javier Aguirre.
Mexico's U-17 team advanced to the round of 16 at the 2025 Qatar World Cup by defeating Argentina 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Santiago López was pivotal, saving one penalty and scoring the decisive one. They will face Portugal on November 18.
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Mexico's women's U-17 team lost 0-1 to the Netherlands in the semifinals of the U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco and will now play Brazil for the bronze medal. The match is set for Saturday, November 9, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Mexico aims to cap one of its strongest showings in the category.