FIFA Suspends Unauthorized Ads Around Azteca Stadium

With the 2026 World Cup just a week away, a sweep of advertising boards around Estadio Azteca—now called Estadio Ciudad de México—was conducted. The city's Planning and Metropolitan Coordination Department, together with the Administrative Verification Institute (INVEA), identified several illegal billboards during on‑site inspections.

Officials sealed the offending displays, citing their high commercial value and lack of proper permits. The move aims to preserve the stadium's visual integrity and meet safety standards throughout the tournament.

Affected advertisers will need to submit new applications to comply with the updated regulations.