FIFA reached an agreement with Estadio Banorte to allow suite holders to attend 2026 World Cup games at no additional cost

• Months of uncertainty finally resolved
• The stadium is undergoing renovations
• The World Cup opener will be played there

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After weeks of negotiations, FIFA and Estadio Banorte – which will be rebranded as Estadio Ciudad de México for the tournament – have finally reached an agreement granting suite and box holders free access to all 2026 World Cup matches hosted at the venue.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In a statement, Estadio Banorte confirmed that long-term suite owners and box seat holders will be admitted at no additional cost to the matches staged there next summer: “These discussions took considerable time, as our stadium was the only one among the 16 World Cup venues with particularly complex ownership conditions.”

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Estadio Banorte is unique in that many of its suites were sold under 100-year contracts, creating a legal challenge around ticketing rights. Ultimately, FIFA and stadium officials resolved the matter, ensuring that suite holders will maintain their privileges during the tournament.

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  WHAT NEXT ?

  The stadium will host five matches, including the highly anticipated opening game on June 11, 2026. Renovations are still underway, with the venue expected to reopen in March 2026 with a friendly between Mexico and Portugal.

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