The national team will have the honour of reopening the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City this coming Sunday at 02:00, March 29. The match between the Mexican and Portuguese national teams marks another milestone for this imposing venue, also known as the Colossus of Santa Úrsula. Originally capable of holding over 131,000 people, it can now accommodate 87,000 spectators following renovations that began in May 2024, completed in time to host World Cup matches for the third time. Now branded as the Banorte Stadium, the Azteca was inaugurated on May 29, 1966. It became legendary for hosting the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, where football icons Pelé and Maradona were crowned. The stadium has undergone extensive upgrades, including a new roof, remodelled stands, a state-of-the-art pitch, and modern lighting and sound systems, as it prepares to host five matches during the 2026 World Cup.