Overview
- Stadium owner Grupo Ollamani warned in a stock‑exchange filing that missed deadlines and unforeseen costs could lead FIFA to disqualify or relocate key matches.
- Mexican federation executive Ivar Sisniega said the March 28 Mexico vs. Portugal friendly will be played at the renovated venue with no alternative plan.
- Reporting indicates FIFA is set to assume operational control of World Cup stadiums in early May and could reassign fixtures if standards are not met.
- Portuguese outlet A Bola reported unease within Portugal’s camp about the stadium’s readiness for the March friendly.
- Mexico confirmed additional World Cup tune‑ups against Ghana on May 22, Australia on May 30 at the Rose Bowl, and Serbia on June 4, as the Azteca remains scheduled to host the June 11 opener and a July 5 Round of 16.