{"id":17293,"date":"2025-12-14T02:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T02:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/14\/mexico-is-already-preparing-its-stadium-for-the-opening-game-of-the-2026-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T02:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T02:35:00","slug":"mexico-is-already-preparing-its-stadium-for-the-opening-game-of-the-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/14\/mexico-is-already-preparing-its-stadium-for-the-opening-game-of-the-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico is already preparing its stadium for the opening game of the 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">2<\/span>As 2025 draws to a close, the world&#8217;s attention is focused on 2026. 2026 is a year that promises excitement and lots of soccer, as the World Cup will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The tournament will begin in Mexico, where the country will host South Africa on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca (now named Estadio Banorte).<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">2026 World Cup song divides opinion on social media<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The stadium is currently undergoing renovations and these improvements are expected to provide a whole new experience for fans coming from all over the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2041\" height=\"1361\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/objetos.estaticos-marca.com\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2025\/12\/14\/17656773408766.jpg\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-source\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\">AP<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">position:<\/h2>\n<p>The stadium is located at Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Colonia Santa rsula Coapa, in the Coyoacun district of Mexico City. Its size and capacity for approximately 83,000 spectators is outstanding, making it the perfect venue for those who want to experience the matches live.<\/p>\n<p>The opening ceremony is just the beginning, and from that moment on the stadium is ready for a match full of energy and excitement for all attendees. &#8220;Estadio Banorte&#8221; is becoming one of the main epicenters of the World Cup and is set to host thrilling matches and unforgettable moments for fans around the world.<\/p>\n<p>As the countdown continues, the following questions are inevitable: Already have tickets to travel to Mexico and experience the opening match of the 2026 World Cup?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/2025\/12\/14\/693e14dc22601d081e8b45b7.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2As 2025 draws to a close, the world&#8217;s attention is focused on 2026. 2026 is a year that promises excitement and lots of soccer, as the World Cup will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. 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