Azteca to reopen with Mexico facing Ronaldo’s Portugal in March friendly

MEXICO CITY: Azteca Stadium will reopen in March when Mexico host Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the Mexican soccer federation confirmed Tuesday. The iconic stadium, closed since May of last year for renovations, will host five World Cup matches, including the opener on June 11. Azteca, recently renamed Banorte Stadium, will become the first venue in history to host a third World Cup opening match. Mexico, which staged the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, is co-hosting next summer’s tournament with the United States and Canada.

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