As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thousands of passengers arriving at Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport are currently navigating a chaotic construction site.
Buzzing drills, scattered pipes, and unfinished flooring greet travellers, a stark contrast to the numerous posters promoting the upcoming football tournament and large-scale figures of balls and trophies that dot the terminals. These festive decorations aim to distract from the year-long renovations.