Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca is scheduled to kick off the 2026 World Cup, but experts believe the stadium is slowly sinking because the ground it’s built on isn’t stable.
The World Cup begins in just one month, but there are increasing worries about safety at one of the main stadiums that will host teams from around the world.
The summer tournament begins on June 11th with a game between Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. However, a sinkhole near the stadium is creating some difficulties.
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City affected by sinkhole
So, I was watching the Club America vs. Pumas UNAM game, and it was pretty crazy. Fans started posting videos showing loose concrete falling out around the stadium – even in the parts they just renovated! It was a bit unsettling to see, honestly.
One fan grabbed a large chunk of concrete and told the camera, “I have a souvenir from the match.”
There’s concern the situation could escalate. Although significant effort has gone into preparing the 72,000-seat stadium for the World Cup, a sinkhole was found nearby in March.
Construction work around the stadium, like digging up and repaving roads, was already underway when a sinkhole appeared, causing problems. A Coca-Cola truck even got stuck in it – and this happened while FIFA officials were visiting to inspect the facilities.
Okay, so here’s the deal. Mexico City is actually built on top of an old lakebed, which is why it’s sinking! It’s one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world, honestly. So, when I heard about buildings tilting or issues like that, it didn’t totally shock me – it’s kinda expected when the ground is literally going down!
Mexico City is facing serious problems with buildings tilting, pipes bursting, and roads and train lines becoming distorted. To understand what’s happening, NASA is using advanced radar technology from space to monitor ground movement across the city.
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2026-05-11 18:49