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Estadio Banorte Set to Reopen for 2026 World Cup

3/28/2026

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  • 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.