Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year
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Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year

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MEXICO CITY — Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men’s World Cup next year. Latin America’s largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico’s leading banks, stadium owner Ollamani said on Friday. Azteca was the first stadium to host two World Cup finals, won by Pele’s Brazil in 1970 and Diego Maradona’s Argentina in 1986. Mexico is sharing the 2026 World Cup with the United States and Canada, and Banorte Stadium is scheduled to stage five matches, including one each in the round of 32 and round of 16.

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Iconic Azteca gets name changed to Banorte Stadium ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Iconic Azteca gets name changed to Banorte Stadium ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year

The Hindu  

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FIFA blocked access to inspect Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup, claims international labour union
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

FIFA blocked access to inspect Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup, claims international labour union

The Hindu  

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World Cup 2026 schedule, fixture dates and stadium venues
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World Cup 2026 schedule, fixture dates and stadium venues

The Independent  

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New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
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New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 1 month ago

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19

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New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final and Mexico City to stage opening game

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World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey
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World Cup 2026 to begin at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium with final in New Jersey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 2026 World Cup will kick off Mexico …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico to stage opener at Azteca, New York to host final

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US, Mexico head to World Cup after final qualifying games
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U.S., Mexico soccer to play World Cup qualifier at Azteca, possibly for last time
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U.S., Mexico soccer to play World Cup qualifier at Azteca, possibly for last time

LA Times  

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Mexico to play in empty stadium for 2 World Cup qualifers
3 years, 4 months ago

Mexico to play in empty stadium for 2 World Cup qualifers

Associated Press  

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U.S.-Canada-Mexico bidding for 2026 World Cup
7 years, 6 months ago

U.S.-Canada-Mexico bidding for 2026 World Cup

The Hindu  

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Mexico to bid for 2026 soccer World Cup
12 years, 6 months ago

Mexico to bid for 2026 soccer World Cup

Firstpost  

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