# Soccer: Co-host Mexico is engaged in a race against time to upgrade the iconic Azteca Stadium before the opening match of next year’s World Cup. The country will become the first to host the international showpiece for the third time when the tournament kicks off on the 11th of June next year. The stadium in the capital of Mexico City is being enlarged from 87- tot 90-thousand seats, and upgrades, centred on meeting world body Fifa’s standards, also include new changing rooms and bigger hospitality zones.
Soccer: Mexico races to upgrade iconic Azteca Stadium in time for World Cup opener