Yon de Luisa, president of the Mexican Football Federation, released some details of the remodeling of the Azteca Stadium for the World Cup 2026, affirming that they will fight to have the opening match.
After the visit of the president of the FIFA, Gianni Infantino, de Luisa pointed out that the negotiations are ongoing, although they do not depend on them and it is expected to fine-tune some details of the calendar.
“ It is an issue that we have been discussing with President Infantino for months and there is still no definitive ‘yes’, but the talks have been good. We have to wait to see what the tournament and the calendar will be like, then it will be decided whether we will be able to receive the inauguration. We must remember that they are 48 selections for this World Cup“, declared de Luisa in a contact for W Sports.
Remodeling of the Azteca in progress
The idea of having the opening match for the World Cup of 2026 and receive several matches of the competition, in addition, the renovations will give a drastic change to the Coloso de Santa Úrsula.
“The renovations that were discussed with Infantino would begin in the first half of next year. It is divided in two. The internal part is the one that most worries FIFA and the other is external. The details would have to ask Mr. Azcárraga. What is true is that the change in the Azteca will be extraordinary. He is going to be an example for the whole world, but he is going to leave his identity, his legacy. Unlike others that have been remodeled, its essence will be respected”, de Luisa pointed out.
The visit of the FIFA president to Mexico opens the possibility of seeking to have the match to kick off the World Cup in 2026, although it will depend on negotiations with the other two hosts, United States United States and Canada, who aim to have the commitment in their respective countries.
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