Azteca receives legends from Mexico and Brazil

Legends from Mexico and Brazil meet at the Azteca for a historic duel before the 2026 World Cup.

Publicado 4 febrero, 2026 el 4 de febrero a las 18:03 | 2 mins reading |3,108 vistas | por Miguel Torres

A duel of legends that warms up the engines

The Colossus of Santa Úrsula will not wait until 2026 to vibrate. Before hosting World Cup matches, the Azteca Stadium will be the scene of a clash that will make any fan’s heart beat stronger.

Legends from Mexico and Brazil will return to step on that sacred grass next April 19. Imagine: Rafael Márquez and Andrés Guardado defending the colors of the Tricolor against giants like Marcelo and Ronaldinho.

“We were professional players and now we have become legends. It will be a great responsibility to represent Mexico,” said Pavel Pardo, another figure confirmed for this show.

The date is perfect: exactly 53 days before the opening whistle of the World Cup. It’s like a luxury appetizer for what’s to come.

More than a match, a reunion with history

On the Brazilian side, Edmílson – a former Barcelona player – does not hide his emotion. For him and his country, the Aztec is historical territory.

“Being in Mexico before the World Cup is something we would not imagine. The Azteca Stadium is in the history of our country,” said the former defender.

The list of stars continues to grow. Each new name that is confirmed is a trip back in time for the fans who experienced their exploits.

This match promises to be the kind of event that transcends the result. Where the important thing will not be who wins, but rather seeing those heroes again doing what they do best: making people dream with a ball at their feet.

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Mineros and Correcaminos players protest against the end of promotion

3-3 draw in Zacatecas with a minute of protest for the elimination of promotion.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 26 de julio a las 00:27 | 1 min reading

Historical protest at Carlos Vega Villalba

Matchday 1 of the MX Expansion League had an unusual start. Mineros de Zacatecas and Correcaminos tied 3-3, but the score remained in the background. When the initial whistle blew, the 22 players staged a one-minute peaceful demonstration: backward passes, lateral passes and no pressure.

The complaint was clear against the abolition of promotion and relegation in Mexican soccer. After that minute, the game flowed normally. Duván Mina opened the scoring at 20′, and Mauro Pérez equalized before the break.

In the complement, José Ávila scored an agonizing double. Oliver Pérez and Omar Islas also scored to seal the final 3-3. Neither the clubs nor the League have commented so far.

The tie reflects both the competitiveness of the tournament and the urgency of a real dialogue about the future of national football.

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Cruz Azul vs Toluca for the Champion of Champions

Toluca and Cruz Azul face each other for the title of Champion of Champions this Saturday in the United States.

Publicado 5 hours ago el 25 de julio a las 23:01 | 1 min reading

Duel of giants for the Champion of Champions

This Saturday, Toluca and Cruz Azul will define the new monarch of Mexican soccer. The stage will be the Dignity Health Sports Park, in the United States.

The Red Devils arrive after winning their two-time championship, while the cement workers won the most recent tournament by beating Pumas. Both will add one more trophy to their showcases.

The party also pits experience against youth. On the one hand, the veteran Antonio Mohamed; on the other, rookie Joel Huiqui. Each seeks to increase their legacy.

Match details

Day: Saturday, July 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park, United States
Transmission: TUDN, Channel 5 and ViX

Don’t miss this match that promises to be a national football spectacle.

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Necaxa and Monterrey seek to remain undefeated in the Apertura 2026

Both teams arrive with a victory on matchday 1. Who will continue adding?

Publicado 6 hours ago el 25 de julio a las 21:49 | 1 min reading

Duel of the undefeated in Aguascalientes

Rayos del Necaxa and Rayados de Monterrey face each other this Sunday, July 26, on date 2 of Apertura 2026. Both teams started the tournament with victory and will seek to maintain the perfect pace.

The hydrocalids want to take advantage of the locality. On matchday 1 they beat Atlante 2-1 in the Clásico del Pueblo. However, their performance at home was one of the weak points last tournament: they barely won three games at Victoria.

For its part, Monterrey debuted with a 3-2 win over Santos Laguna under the direction of Matías Almeida. Outside of the Steel Giant, the Monterrey team only won two games in the previous campaign, with four losses and two draws.

The recent history favors the visit. In Clausura 2026, also on date 2 and in Aguascalientes, the Rayados won 2-0.

Match details

Stadium: Victoria
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Transmission: Fox One

The meeting promises intensity. Necaxa will try to show that their improvement at home was not a coincidence, while Monterrey will seek to impose their hierarchy as a visitor.