The Mexican Football League announced on Thursday that it has received approval from FIFA to extend the deadlines for delivering the stadiums designated to host the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, allowing for their use during the critical stages of the current football season.
In a statement, the league clarified that the “Azteca” Stadium, which will host the World Cup opening match, and the “Akron” Stadium in Guadalajara will remain available until May 13, while May 17 has been set as the final date for the delivery of the “BBVA” Stadium in Monterrey. This arrangement enables the relevant clubs to continue playing their matches in the final stages of the “Clausura” tournament.
The “Azteca” Stadium, preparing to write a new chapter in its history by hosting the World Cup for the third time, is expected to stage five matches, including three group stage games and two knockout stage matches. Meanwhile, both the “Akron” and “BBVA” stadiums will each host four matches, distributed between the initial round and the elimination stages.
This decision allows the clubs from America, Guadalajara, and Monterrey to continue using their stadiums until the semifinals of the playoff stage, reflecting an organizational flexibility aimed at balancing local commitments with logistical preparations for the anticipated global football event.
