Fans flock to Azteca reopening, brushing off tensions ahead of World Cup
By Janina Rios
Published on March 29, 2026.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium reopens for the first time in nearly two years, attracting fans eager to experience the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup. Despite protests across the capital and a fatal accident inside the venue, fans embraced the pre-World Cup atmosphere. Despite road closures and large security operation, fans said the measures were expected for a large scale event. Some fans expressed confusion over entry points and lack of parking as areas for improvement. The World Cup will be co-hosted by Mexico and South Africa on June 11.
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