World Cups are sold on stadiums, stars and spectacle, but the first impression for many supporters is the airport.
That matters because fan experience is not just about the match ticket. Delays, overcrowding and bottlenecks can shape the mood around a tournament quickly, especially in a city as busy as Mexico City.
The update says the first phase of work is more than 90% complete, with more than 3,000 workers involved and operations continuing for 20 hours a day.
Reportedly, the work includes:
The report also says the airport has struggled with flooding, leaks and overcrowding for years. That is the real story here. This is not cosmetic polishing for a global audience; it appears to be a late push to modernise an ageing hub under significant time pressure.
The increase to 46 hourly slots looks important beyond optics. More flight movements could ease congestion around a tournament that will stretch infrastructure across multiple host cities.
Security is also reportedly part of the plan:
If those measures land on time, Mexico City will be better placed for the tournament surge. The next point to watch is whether the airport can complete this first phase cleanly before kickoff, with a second construction phase reportedly scheduled for August, after the World Cup.