1 of 1
Story summary
- Estadio Banorte, formerly Azteca Stadium, will reopen on March 30, 2026 after renovations for the 2026 World Cup.
- Director Félix Aguirre says 2,200 workers have labored around the clock to ready the venue.
- The stadium will host five World Cup matches.
- It features increased seating, upgraded locker rooms, and enhanced audio-visual systems.
- Local residents voice concerns about rushed construction and disruptions, while some remain optimistic about transformation and its impact.
