Overview
- FMF chief Ivar Sisniega reiterated there is no alternative venue and said Estadio Azteca, now Estadio Banorte, will host Portugal on March 28 and Mexico’s World Cup debut against South Africa on June 11.
- CFE conducted a technical review of the stadium’s electrical system—covering main and backup circuits, a substation and switchgear—as part of a Sener-led plan to ensure reliable power during the tournament.
- Project updates place the Azteca remodel at roughly 75–80% completion with work concentrated on hospitality areas, press facilities, technology installation and electrical testing and certifications.
- Mexico’s final friendlies are set: Ghana on May 22 in Puebla to mirror altitude conditions, Australia on May 30 in Pasadena, and Serbia on June 4, with the national team’s final camp beginning May 6 and early player release coordinated with clubs.
- The Senate approved three World Cup commemorative coins—gold 25‑peso, silver 10‑peso and bimetallic 20‑peso—while the World Cup trophy’s Mexico arrival shifted to February 27 at AIFA and Mexico City advanced risk-preparedness with training and a metropolitan drill.