The remodeling of the Aztec Stadium entered its final phase facing the reopening of the property for the World Cup 2026. In a month it is expected that the Mexican National Team inaugurate the new basketball court of the Colossus of Saint Ursula against Portugal, but amid the uncertainty about whether it will be ready by then, images of the latest progress were leaked on social networks.
Images were leaked on networks of what the new façade of the building looks like. Banorte Stadiumbecause as part of its remodeling, the external part of the property was also changed. 30 days from your reopening highlighted a red exterior coating that has caused divided opinions on social networks.
This visual change, a product of the work focused on the 2026 World Cup, has generated debate among the fans in the countdown for the friendly Mexico vs Portugalwhich will mark the reopening of the venue.
Details of how the remodeling of the Azteca Stadium is progressing were leaked on social networks just one month before its reopening for the 2026 World Cup (TikTok/ cdmxdron)
According to the account @cdmxdronleaked a video recorded with a drone in which the new covering of the Banorte Stadium which is red, which coincides with the new image of the seats placed in the new sections of the property.
The most noticeable element is the red stripe visible at the top of the stadium. According to photographs and information shared on social networks, the upper part of the venue would be a type of coating similar to the one they put in the GNP Stadium.
The structure allows the modulation of light and adapts to the shapes of the façade. Its use differs from that of a traditional tarp and agrees with the designs shown in the official renders.
When these images circulated, the reaction on social networks has been diverse. A sector of the fans compared the red coating with a “marketplace canvas”evidencing his preference for the classic appearance of the stadium.
Regarding the progress of the work, the visible remodeling is still active. Photographs taken from drones and comments from fans on social networks show that the red cover It progresses mainly on the lateral area of the roof.
The esplanades and main entrances are not yet finished. Details are also missing, such as the installation of the “Estadio Banorte” letters on the roof, and exterior work is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Inside the stadium, new seats have already been placed in the VIP areas and the removed stands have been reinstalled. He grass has also been placed and is in the process of settling to meet the standards requested by the FIFA.
