Overview
- The Mexico federation set Portugal for March 28 at the renovated Estadio Azteca and Belgium for March 31 at Chicago's Soldier Field.
- Ronaldo served the automatic one‑game ban after his red card, and FIFA deferred the remaining suspension for a year under probation, allowing potential selection for the Azteca match.
- Portugal enter as a top‑eight side, with Mexico seeking high‑level tests after a poor finish to the year that included heavy defeats to Colombia and Paraguay.
- Mexico have yet to beat Portugal in six meetings, adding competitive intrigue to the March fixture in Mexico City.
- Mexico open Group A of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 at Azteca, with opponents to be determined in the Dec. 5 draw and additional group games in Guadalajara and back at Azteca on June 24.