- Mexico hosts Portugal at Estadio Banorte in a high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up friendly.
- El Tri has started 2026 with momentum, winning friendlies against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland, while Portugal qualified for the World Cup, topping Group F with a dominant European Qualifiers campaign.
- Star players like Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, and Pedro Neto will face a motivated Mexico side led by head coach Javier Aguirre in a compelling continental clash.
Where to Watch Mexico vs Portugal Live on TV? Live Stream, Date, Kick-Off Timings and Predicted Lineups

Summary
In the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico hosts European heavyweights Portugal at the Banorte Stadium in Mexico City on Sunday.
The hosts Mexico national football team have opened 2026 with great momentum after recording victories over Panama (1-0), Bolivia (1-0) and Iceland (4-0), overturning their awful run in the previous year. The UEFA Nations League winners Portugal, sealed the World Cup spot topping Group F in the European Qualifiers, concluding with a stellar 9-1 win over Armenia in 2025 November.
El Tri is facing ten pace higher ranked oppositions in the iconic Estadio Azteca stadium, as this game would be the first match on this venue post-renovation for the World Cup. The home side led by head coach Javier Aguirre, will be eager to deliver some rejoice to the home support, with strong support from the crowd. Roberto Martinez led the visitors, who will not have their all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, but that hardly makes any difference with some of the best players in the world, such as Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes and Pedro Neto at their disposal.
With two of the best teams from their respective continents set to test their strengths, the fixture is guaranteed to be a compelling encounter. Now, let's check out the important details from the Mexico vs Portugal clash in this article.
Where to Watch Mexico vs Portugal Live?
See the table below to find out where to watch Mexico vs Portugal live and kick-off timings.
| Country | Channel/Platform | Match Timing (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | TUDN USA, Univision, FOX Deportes, FOX One, FOX Sports App, ViX | Sun, March 28, 8:00 PM ET | Estadio Banorte, Mexico |
| Mexico | Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, ViX, Azteca Deportes | Sun, March 29, 6:30 AM ET | Estadio Banorte, Mexico |
Mexico vs Portugal Probable Lineups:
Mexico predicted XI (4-3-3): Rangel; Sánchez, Montes, Vásquez, Gallardo; Rodríguez, Lira, Fidalgo; Alvarado, Jiménez, Vega.
Portugal predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Silva; Cancelo, Araújo, Inácio, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha; Conceição, Fernandes, Neto; Paulinho.
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Mexico?
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Mexico?
No, Cristiano Ronaldo is not a part of Portugal's squad for Mexico game.
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