Overview
- The Azteca’s Saturday reopening match finished 0–0 as local officials reported a 27-year-old fan died after a fall before kickoff.
- The sold-out event used about 11,000 security agents plus helicopter and drone support at a venue that hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cups and will stage 2026 matches.
- Portugal rotated widely and played without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a thigh injury, which coach Roberto Martínez said should not jeopardize his World Cup.
- Brazil said exams found no injury for Vinícius Júnior, who trained Sunday in Orlando as Carlo Ancelotti tried Ibañez at right back, Danilo in midfield and new attacking options for Tuesday’s Croatia friendly.
- France prepared to rotate against Colombia, with Didier Deschamps framing this final March window as audition time before the May 18 World Cup squad deadline.