Mexico City airport races to finish $500M renovation as the 2026 World Cup nears
Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport is undergoing a $500 million renovation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project, which has faced numerous challenges due to outdated infrastructure, aims to modernize the airport and improve passenger experience. With over 3,000 workers on site, the first phase of renovations is nearing completion, while a second phase is planned to begin after the tournament.
- ▪The renovation project is fully funded by the airport itself and has been ongoing for a year.
- ▪Complications have arisen from the airport's half-century-old infrastructure and lack of original blueprints.
- ▪The upgrade includes new terminal facades, renovated restrooms, and an increase in security cameras from 2,200 to over 4,000.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMexico City airport races to finish $500M renovation as the 2026 World Cup nearsWith the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport is a chaotic construction siteByFABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 1:59 PM1:43Workers transport a roll of foam next to the FIFA World Cup trophy during a guided media tour of the renovation site at Benito Juárez International Airport, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, in Mexico City, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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