Overview
- Mexico will open the tournament against South Africa on June 11 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, which will carry the Estadio Banorte name for the World Cup.
- Mexico sits in Group A with South Africa, Korea Republic, and the UEFA Play-off D winner, with Denmark, North Macedonia, Ireland, or Czechia vying for that final slot.
- Renovations at Estadio Banorte include new elevators, modernized restrooms, over 7,120 square meters of hospitality areas, seating updates with backed chairs, expanded accessibility measuring about 2,200 meters, a refreshed pitch, and improved Wi-Fi.
- Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey are finalizing transport, signage, security, and fan-experience plans, with local reports projecting roughly 5.5 million visitors and about $3 billion in economic activity for Mexico during the tournament.
- The U.S. government announced a $115 million investment in anti-drone technology to bolster event security for 2026, while a study for FIFA estimates the World Cup could add about $40.9 billion to global GDP, including sizable gains in the three host countries.