90 days until the match between Mexico vs. Portugal. Portugal is preparing for the reopening of the Azteca Stadium. New images released this Friday, December 26, show that the pitch of this World Cup venue is well underway for the event. This is undoubtedly encouraging news after the last two months of renovations to the historic stadium, which will host the opening match of a World Cup for the third time in history on June 11, aiming to surpass the successes of the 1970 and 1986 editions. In recent days, it has become clear that construction work in several areas of this legendary stadium is significantly behind schedule, although the architects and engineers in charge of this colossal project have expressed confidence that the stadium will be ready for the World Cup. According to the accounts gathered, the work is clearly behind and requires greater speed to ensure the stadium is delivered on time. to the Organizing Committee.

The encouraging testimonials show that, unlike a couple of months ago when you could see rebar, construction cranes, sand, and rubble from the ongoing works, the scene has now changed. There are seats, screens, and, most importantly, the locker room area has been renovated.

Even those in charge of the project, such as the construction company ICA, have already put up their logos to make it clear that the progress is significant enough to be ready for use on March 28th for the reopening match against Portugal.

At what stage are the works?

Through a video testimonial published on the social network @zhuz on TikTok and shared by @MXEstadios, you can see the significant progress in the remodeling works of the stadium located in the Santa Ursula neighborhood in the Coyoacan borough in southern Mexico City.

The new development in these images is that the construction site already has a solid, well-leveled base for the hybrid grass, which will be planted very soon. This will allow for an incubation period so that it takes root sufficiently and can meet the demands of the World Cup games.

As for the seating, the upper section is completely finished, including the press area. Installation of the seats in the lower stands will begin shortly, giving the stadium a new look that is expected to meet modern standards.