Estadio Azteca, 2026 World Cup and Banorte Stadium

Azteca Stadium Which Saw Pele, Maradona Lifting FIFA World Cups Undergoes Name Change
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.
Estadio Azteca Changes Name to Estadio Banorte in Preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Mexico City venue, currently under renovation, has hosted concerts by megastars such as Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Estadio Azteca gets new name to fund 2026 World Cup remodel
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte in order to help fund the final stages of remodeling for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
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,
Historic Estadio Azteca will be renamed to Estadio Banorte due to new sponsorship
This agreement will make this legendary venue one of the most modern stadiums in the world It will have an investment of around $113 million dedicated to modernization Estadio Banorte will host five matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Estadio Azteca,
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