"La Bombonera is not being moved. A new stadium is not being built. It is being expanded while respecting its identity. Renovations will cost between $50 million and $60 million to increase seating from 57,000 to 80,000. Boca announced the work will begin during the upcoming 2026 World Cup and last at least two years."
"Alberto J. Armando Stadium is popularly known as La Bombonera for its resemblance to a box of chocolates. It opened in 1940 in the La Boca neighborhood and its expansion is a long-standing demand of the club's fans. Less than half of the 126,000 active members can attend league and international tournament matches."
Boca Juniors announced a major expansion project for La Bombonera stadium, increasing seating capacity from 57,000 to 80,000 seats. The renovation will cost between $50 million and $60 million and is scheduled to begin during the 2026 World Cup, lasting at least two years. The club emphasized that the stadium will be expanded while maintaining its identity and historic character. La Bombonera, officially named Alberto J. Armando Stadium, opened in 1940 and has been a long-standing demand from fans due to limited capacity. Currently, less than half of the club's 126,000 active members can attend matches. This expansion follows River Plate's announcement of plans to roof its stadium and expand capacity to over 100,000 in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
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