Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the friendly match against Mexico in the March FIFA window, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Idman.Biz reports that the reason for the striker's absence is the injury that has kept him off the field since the end of February. For this reason, he was not included in Portugal's March сбор. However, the striker is expected to be fully ready for the World Cup.
His absence has caused great disappointment to thousands of Mexican fans. Fans who wanted to see the former Ronaldo at this match, which will coincide with the re-opening of the stadium, have even appealed to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency, demanding intervention.
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a hamstring injury in the Saudi Arabian league match between Al-Nassr and Al-Feiha on February 28. Since then, the star footballer has been undergoing a recovery process to ensure his participation in the 2026 World Cup.