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Alsharq Tribune-M.Essam
Mexico will ratchet up preparations for next year's FIFA World Cup with friendlies against Portugal and Belgium, the Mexican football federation said on Tuesday.
El Tri will meet Portugal at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium on March 28 and Belgium in Chicago three days later.
"The sporting directorate of the Mexico national team confirms Portugal and Belgium - two national teams ranked in FIFA's top 10 - as the opponents for the March 2026 FIFA window," read a federation statement.
It will mark Mexico's first match at its traditional home since it closed in April last year for renovation work to meet FIFA standards. Changes include revamped dressing rooms, upgraded hospitality areas and new seating.
Azteca Stadium, which staged the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will host the opener and four other matches in the 2026 edition of football's showpiece tournament.
