NEW DELHI: Mexico and Portugal played to a goalless draw on Saturday night in a warm-up match that marked the reopening of the Azteca Stadium after nearly two years of renovations for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Goncalo Ramos had the best scoring chance in the match when he rattled the goalpost in the 26th minute.
The iconic Azteca stadium, which hosted the finals of the 1970 and 1986 World Cup editions, has been closed since May 2024 for renovations for the upcoming World Cup, where it will host five matches: three first-round matches and two for the knockout stages.
On Saturday, the Mexicans were without 12 players through injury, including six starters that helped the team win the CONCACAF Nations League and the Gold Cup last year.
The Portuguese also faced the match with absences, most notably those of forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leão.
Mexico opens its tournament June 11 in Mexico City against South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.
The Mexicans will play against Belgium next Tuesday at Soldier Field in Chicago, while Portugal faces the United States at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Portugal will make its debut in the World Cup on June 17 against the winner of the intercontinental playoffs match between Jamaica and Congo. Agencies
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