Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium undergoes major revamp ahead of unprecedented third World Cup

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Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, famed for hosting Pele and Maradona's World Cup triumphs, is undergoing a major renovation for the 2026 World Cup. The stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, will see upgrades including increased seating capacity, improved Wi-Fi, hybrid turf, and a new player tunnel. The renovation, costing nearly $80 million and further boosted by a $100 million naming rights deal with Banorte bank, aims to modernize the iconic venue for its third World Cup.