{"id":19170,"date":"2026-01-03T15:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T15:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/azteca-stadium-new-images-released-as-2026-world-cup-remains-in-doubt\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T15:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T15:55:24","slug":"azteca-stadium-new-images-released-as-2026-world-cup-remains-in-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/azteca-stadium-new-images-released-as-2026-world-cup-remains-in-doubt\/","title":{"rendered":"Azteca Stadium: New images released as 2026 World Cup remains in doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"capital-letter\">1<\/span>60 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico\/Canada\/USA, questions remain as to whether Estadio Azteca will be ready in time<\/p>\n<p>A new video has been released showing the progress of renovations at the Estadio Azteca, but it looks like it&#8217;s actually taking longer than planned. The Mexican national team is expected to be all ready to play against South Africa on June 11 in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup.<\/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\">Mexico renovates Estadio Banorte to host 2026 World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">How is Estadio Azteca being renovated for the 2026 World Cup?<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, construction is still going on in all areas of the Estadio Azteca. However, it is still impossible to know how everything will turn out until work is completed in the coming months for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Images have thus been shared on social networks, confirming that work has been maintained not only on the stands, but also on parts of the lawn and other details, raising doubts as to whether the Estadio Azteca will ever be completed. However, coach Grupo Oramani is confident that everything is ready for the restart between Mexico and Portugal in March.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-tablet\">\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 decoding=\"async\" class=\"ue-c-article__image\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-mx-marca.uecdn.es\/mx\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2026\/01\/03\/17674095084058.jpg\" alt=\"Azteca Stadium: New images released as 2026 World Cup remains in doubt\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">When is the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa?<\/h2>\n<p>The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Mexico\/Canada\/USA, between the Mexican and South African national teams, will be held at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">How many matches will be held at Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup?<\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that the Estadio Azteca will host five matches during the World Cup. During the event, the stadium will be renamed Estadio Ciudad de Mexico and will host three group stage matches, one Round of 32 match and one Round of 16 match.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">What will Estadio Azteca look like for the 2026 World Cup?<\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that one of the main changes is that Estadio Azteca will be renamed Estadio Azteca Banorte. But more than that, it will also bring a completely new image ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;new&#8221; Estadio Azteca features a renovated pitch, a unique experience for fans, over 2,200 square meters of LED screens, spaces and access for disabled people, state-of-the-art free Wi-Fi, elevators, toilets, a 7,120 square meter hospitality area, a new audio system with state-of-the-art speakers and modernization of the fa\u00e7ade without losing its essence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/2026\/01\/03\/695915eaca4741ad398b4584.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>160 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico\/Canada\/USA, questions remain as to whether Estadio Azteca will be ready in time A new video has been released showing the progress of renovations at the Estadio Azteca, but it looks like it&#8217;s actually taking longer than planned. 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