Mexico reopens Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup
by editors@theworld.org (Tibisay Zea) from The World: Latest Stories on (#74PAK)
Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca has reopened after a delayed and scaled-back renovation, marking a key test ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, set to make history as the first to host this tournament three times, welcomed fans for a high-profile Mexico-Portugal match. But behind the celebration, there are concerns about how World Cup preparations are affecting surrounding communities. The World's Tibisay Zea reports from Mexico City.