Estadio Azteca Changes Name to Estadio Banorte

Estadio Azteca Changes Name to Estadio Banorte in Preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Mexico City venue, currently under renovation, has hosted concerts by megastars such as Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Estadio Azteca gets new name to fund 2026 World Cup remodel
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte in order to help fund the final stages of remodeling for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men’s World Cup next year
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men’s World Cup next year. Latin America’s largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico’s leading banks, stadium owner Ollamani said on Friday.
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The Azteca Stadium, now Banorte Stadium, is a legendary venue that has hosted some of the most historic moments in soccer history
Estadio Azteca to change name to Estadio Banorte
Grupo Banorte will become the official sponsor of Estadio Azteca in exchange for a multimillion-dollar loan for the renovations to the World Cup venue.
Historic Estadio Azteca will be renamed to Estadio Banorte due to new sponsorship
This agreement will make this legendary venue one of the most modern stadiums in the world It will have an investment of around $113 million dedicated to modernization Estadio Banorte will host five matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Estadio Azteca,
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