Ollamani Group to disburse million-dollar sum to FIFA for use of boxes at Azteca Stadium during 2026 World Cup

The company Grupo Ollamani, led by Emilio Azcárraga Jean, is facing the challenge of paying 62.4 million dollars to FIFA to allow the owners of boxes at the Azteca Stadium to use them during the 2026 World Cup, after intense negotiations.

Significant payment to FIFA for box usage

The renovation of the Azteca Banorte Stadium has been a headache for Emilio Azcárraga Jean and his company Grupo Ollamani, which mainly manages Club América and the three-time World Cup stadium. One of the many issues that had to be resolved was the situation of the boxes, where the original owners refused to give up their spaces during the 2026 World Cup, under the contract signed since its inauguration in 1966, valid for 99 years to attend all events inside at no additional cost.

Deadline for payment

According to the company's annual financial report, the money must be disbursed starting from May 20 of the current year so that the owners of these spaces can occupy them at no cost during the upcoming event starting in June. The document indicates that the company, through Futbol del Distrito Federal (FDF), reached an agreement with FIFA to fulfill this obligation, and for the world's football governing body to grant free access to the property for box holders and spectators.

Commercialization plan to raise funds

Grupo Ollamani will implement a commercialization plan for hospitality packages, food, and beverages to obtain the necessary resources to pay the 62.4 million dollars committed to FIFA. These packages have a cost ranging from 193 thousand pesos to 'Premium' 275 thousand pesos, including soft drinks, snacks, meals, and alcoholic beverages, with these prices per match.

Possible debt and proposed law

If the necessary economic resources are not raised, Grupo Ollamani will explore other options to meet the commitments made to FIFA. Due to the high cost of the packages and the prohibition of bringing in food and drinks, the introduction of a legislative initiative to allow these products at massive events in Mexico City has been suggested.

Today, the discussion on prices and payment conditions in stadiums has gained importance, with situations that limit the choices of fans and generate criticism about the accessibility to these sports events.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Grupo Ollamani desembolsará millonaria suma a FIFA por uso de palcos en el Estadio Azteca durante Mundial 2026