The three-time World Cup stadium Estadio Azteca (Banorte), a legendary sports venue in the Mexican capital, was formally handed over to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup after 18 months of remodeling, Controladora Deportiva Aguilas announced on Thursday.
The stadium will make history as the only stadium in the world to host three FIFA World Cups, having hosted the 1970 and 1986 editions and will be part of the tournament to be held in 2026.
The renovated Azteca is now in the hands of FIFA
“Following this transfer, the operation of the Stadium and its communication will run through FIFA and its official accounts.”
The controller also stated that, during the World Cup, the venue will be known as Mexico City Stadium.
The handover of the Azteca Stadium takes place less than a month before the inauguration of the World Cup, scheduled for June 11, when the capital venue will open the 2026 World Cup.
This with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
Among the works carried out, the company highlighted the renovation of the field with a hybrid system of natural grass, water suction and air injection.
New recreational spaces with more than 12,000 square meters and hospitality areas were also added.
In addition to a new audio system with more than 300 speakers.
Promise of a historic World Cup
The remodeling included a new video system with two giant screens and more than 2,000 square meters of LED screens.
Both outside and inside the Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.
The venue will also have free internet connection for all attendees.
Through 40 kilometers of fiber optics and more than 1,000 wifi access points.
Mexico City Stadium will host five matches during the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament is jointly organized by Mexico, the United States and Canada and is expected to attract 5.5 million tourists to the country.
It was an 18-month renovation
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According to an analysis by Banorte, the 2026 World Cup will contribute between 42 and 62 additional basis points to Mexico’s annual real gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
A boost that he described as moderate, but tangible in its effect on investment, consumption and tourism linked to the tournament.
Mexican authorities and FIFA estimate that the first match of the 2026 World Cup could reach 6 billion viewers.
Higher than the 4 billion recorded in the inaugural Qatar game in 2022.
With information from EFE
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