Mexico: Trade union granted access to inspect working conditions at stadium after previous denial of entry & 'months of obstruction'
"Trade union access granted at Azteca Stadium: a first step toward transparency at Mexico 2026 venues", 10 July 2025
A delegation of the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) on 9 July 2025 was granted access to the renovation site of Estadio Azteca, one of the flagship venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
This marks a welcome and necessary shift after months of obstruction and a previous denial of entry earlier this year. BWI recognises the efforts made by FIFA in engaging with Estadio Azteca’s management to facilitate this visit and open a channel for engagement and dialogue...
“We welcome this breakthrough and the constructive steps taken by FIFA to support access and meaningful dialogue,” said Ambet Yuson, BWI General Secretary. “This visit is not the end of the road, it’s the beginning of a process that we want to see extended to all Mexico 2026 venues, including Monterrey and Guadalajara.”...
BWI remains committed to working with FIFA, local governments, and employers to ensure that international labour standards are respected across all World Cup sites in Mexico. The workers building this tournament deserve no less.