Estadio Asteka, the symbol of Mexico, has been renamed Estadio Panorte as part of the financial contract for the rehabilitation of the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The stadium, which became the first place to play two men’s World Cup finals and hosts three matches, receives a loan of 2.1 billion Beso ($ 105.6 million), one of Mexico’s leading banks.
The loan has been repaid in 12 years and will offer 1.5 billion bezos ($ 75.4 million) already invested in the stadium owners, Olamani.
Its name has changed in the 58 -year history of the reassessment. In 1997, it was called the Killermo Cassito Stadium, in summary, a major Mexican football administrator.
Although fans have never fully accepted the change, some traffic signs around Mexico still point out the way to Estatio Kilmo Cassito.
At this time, Panortin’s sponsorship includes naming rights and advertising and advertising offers – It has already been selected to hold the World Cup inauguration and the first match on June 11, 2026.
Mexico, the United States and Canada are holding the next World Cup, which is the first time in three countries. Teams and matches with expanded 48 teams will not be determined until the qualification process is completed in the coming months.
Estatio Azteka (Aztec Stadium) conducts the starting match The other two games in the group phase; The Monteri (BPVA Stadium) will provide three matches in the group phase; And the quadalajara hosts four team-level matches at the Agran Stadium in Japopon, Quadalajara.
Overall, 16 venues will be used, Two in Canada, including 11 in the United States, All quarter, semifinals and finals will be held.
However, FIFA regulations prohibit sponsor names during the competition, that is, Estadio Panorte will return to Estatio Astecca for the official World Cup branding, and the July 19 final is the New York New Jersey Stadium (more than the Medweal Stadium), the Eastern Rathaford, the Eastern Rathaford.
There is a new position to create history. The#Estadiobanorte!! https://t.co/6acl0divv8 pic.twitter.com/zgufnr3y75
– Panorte (@banorte_mx) March 14, 2025
The decision to rename Mexico’s most popular stadium has triggered significant dissatisfaction among fans.
In a study of Digital news sources, Aristaekui Noticeasus, only 15.4% of respondents supported the change, and 84.6% refused. The setback is clear on social media and reflects the deep cultural importance of the original name.
It is lovingly known as “Santa Ursula’s Colosus” – formerly known as Santa Arsula – Estadio Azteka holds the memories of the famous World Cup moments of the Estadio, that is, in 1970 In 1986, Maradona’s “God’s Hand” is the goal.
The stadium is now about 83,000 after measuring 105,000.
The renewal work began in late 2024 – the club America teams in the Liga MX (men) and Liga MX Femune (women) are currently playing in other theaters in the capital.
The work is expected to end in late 2025 or early 2026 and will be ready for the World Cup. Also, the stadium may soon be on the international platform again Mexico and the United States want to hold the 2031 Women’s World Cup
By last Friday, the “Azteka” symbol was removed from the signal and advertising materials. There is also a new website for that place.
With reports from ESPNOvarian Expansion And Aristeki news
