Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team are preparing for the friendly match against Mexico, which will take place on February 28 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City as part of preparations for the World Cup 2026.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has published an official statement about this team.

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From the very beginning, FPF was honored to be asked to take part in the re-opening of this iconic stadium, which is currently in the final stage of reconstruction. FPF is impatient to hold this match through its symbolic and sporting significance in the framework of the preparation of the national team, recognizing the historical value of the moment and its competitive importance.

At the same time, the remaining steps require a permanent assessment of the minds associated with the trip of the FPF delegation. In this context, recommendations to Portugal are fundamental and primary for monitoring the situation.

Any decision will be commended on the basis of constant diligence, close coordination and cooperation with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) - an organization that the FPF supports.

The Portuguese Federation emphasizes that the safety of the players, coaching staff, staff and patients is an absolute priority and this very criterion determines all assessments and decisions regarding the conduct of the match.

The FPF and the Mexican Football Federation confirm that preparations for the World Cup 2026 in Mexico are underway on the 28th of February.. At the moment, the date and place of the match are no longer permanent,” the Portuguese Football Federation quotes..

Apparently, this week the Mexican army carried out a special operation, as a result of which the gang of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was eliminated. The liquidation of the leader caused a wave of violence: in several states, grouped militants controlled matters with the military.