Mexico City braces for five million visitors, officials said on Wednesday, when hosts its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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MEXICO CITY BRACES FOR MORE THAN 5 MILLION VISITORS FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Mexico City braces for more than five million visitors, officials estimated, when it stages its opening match in the sport’s top global tournament.
Furthermore, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Mexico, United States, and Canada, from June 11 to July 19.
Moreover, three major cities in the Latin American nation – including Guadalajara and the northern industrial hub of Monterrey, will share hosting duties with the capital.
Mexican Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodriguez assured fans that city officials will collaborate “to ensure that the experience is safe and smooth.”
“More than five million people are expected to arrive” for the Mexico City matches, she added.
AZTECA STADIUM SET FOR RENOVATION IN TIME FOR 2026 TOURNAMENT: OFFICIALS
The Azteca Stadium is scheduled for renovation, officials assured, in time for the 2026 tournament.
Moreover, the stadium is no stranger to major football events, having hosted two previous FIFA World Cup finals.
Furthermore, general director Felix Aguirre disclosed that more than USD100 million will be invested to rebuild the stadium.
“It will be ready,” he said.
FIFA has since ordered the stadium to be renamed as the Mexico City Stadium due to its branding rules.
MAYOR ASSURES SECURITY TO BE PRIORITY FOR MATCHES
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada assured that security will be a top priority by organizers for all of the matches to e staged in the country.
Furthermore, the mayor confirmed that an estimated 40,000 new security cameras would be deployed to several strategic areas around the stadiums and public places.
Moreover, officials are aware that Mexico City remains plagued with security concerns, but Brugada assuring the public of their safety.
“We will be the most video-surveilled city in all of the Americas,” the mayor said.
Meanwhile, organizers vowed to stage a World Cup that’s free of homophobia, racism, and other civil liberties’ attacks.
FIFA had previously sanctioned Mexico due to homophobic chanting by its fans at stadiums.
