US EditionAzteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year
- Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium as it prepares for its third men's World Cup in 2026, according to Ollamani.
- Banorte provided a loan of 2.1 billion pesos to fund the stadium's remodeling, which Ollamani confirmed will be repaid over 12 years.
- Renovations are ongoing, with completion expected before the end of this year, Emilio Azcárraga Jean reported.
- FIFA rules will require the stadium to revert to its original name during the 2026 World Cup.
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Put him in any way you want, he'll always be the Azteca stadium.
The emblematic name of the Azteca stadium, which refers to the exploits of Pelé and Diego Armando Maradona, will be replaced by Banorte due to the fact that Ollamani group, owner of the property and which is part of Televisa, will receive a loan of 2 billion pesos to remodel the enclosure facing the World Cup 2026. A decision that triggered a stir.
Banorte Stadium: Revamping an Icon of Soccer Legacy | Sports-Games
Banorte Stadium: Revamping an Icon of Soccer Legacy The famous Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has officially been renamed Banorte Stadium, the change coming ahead of its hosting duties for the next men's World Cup. Banorte, a leading bank in Mexico, acquired naming rights as part of a substantial loan agreement with stadium owner Ollamani.The stadium is undergoing significant renovations, funded by a loan of 2.1 billion pesos ($105 million) from …
Iconic Azteca gets name changed to Banorte Stadium ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year
Naming rights to the stadium were part of Banorte’s deal to loan 2.1 billion pesos ($105 million) to be repaid over 12 years, according to Ollamani’s filing with the Mexican Stock Exchange.
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