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2024

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  04.04.2024 Will Estadio Azteca be renovated on time for 2026 World Cup?

  Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of the World Cup. On June 11, 2026, the first match of the Mexican national team is scheduled to be played there. However, it appears that this event is currently in question. Why?

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  21.02.2024 World Cup 2026: Locations, stadiums and schedule

  FIFA has already announced the details of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. As happens when a tournament of this size is co-hosted by several countries, there was no shortage of controversial decisions. So let's check what we already know about the 2026 World Cup.

2022

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  20.06.2022 World Cup 2026: Host cities announced!

  For the first time a FIFA World Cup will be hosted by as many as three countries: USA, Mexico and Canada. In fact, the United States will be the main host and the other two countries will help to organise the event mainly symbolically. Either way, the 2026 football World Cup will be played at impressive venues!

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  09.06.2022 Mexico: Renovation of Estadio Azteca will take two years

  The modernisation of Mexico's national stadium is about to begin. The venue will be one of the arenas for the 2026 World Cup, so therefore it is necessary to undertake renovation works. The process is expected to start right after this year's World Cup in Qatar and take about two years.

2021

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  27.10.2021 Mexico: Estadio Azteca getting ready for 2026 World Cup

  The legendary stadium will be the host for the World Cup games for the third time in its history. It is one of the three Mexican venues that have been designated to organise the tournament. The neighbourhood of Estadio Azteca is about to undergo a radical change.

2020

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  29.01.2020 Mexico City: Azteca awaiting first major remodelling

  The legendary stadium is about to host its third ever World Cup in 2026. Decision to redevelop it has already been confirmed by president of Grupo Televisa, Emilio Azcárraga.

2018

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  14.06.2018 2026 World Cup: Canada, Mexico and (largely) USA win

  As we await the joy and sadness of this year's World Cup, we've also learnt who will host the 2026 edition. For the first time in history three host countries will hold the event. Also, no new stadium (!) is listed for the event.