Overview

• Azteca Stadium, renamed Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, will reopen in March 2026 after a $100+ million renovation to meet FIFA standards.
• Upgrades to the stadium include new changing rooms, expanded hospitality zones, upgraded VIP areas, and reconfigured seating.
• Mexico City is investing in urban regeneration in the Tlalpan area, improving roads, bike lanes, and public transit to support the event.
• Security enhancements include the addition of 40,000 cameras, bringing the city’s total to 123,000, making it the most video-monitored in the Americas.
• Over five million visitors are expected for the World Cup, with fan festivals planned across the city, including a major event in Zócalo square.