
The recent history of Atlas FC has been inspired by the vision of Alejandro Irarragorri and Orlegi Sports. The modernization of the club, reflected in its organization and the development of world-class infrastructure, has propelled the institution onto the international stage. FIFA’s selection of the AGA Academy as a potential operational base for the 2026 World Cup confirms this new global recognition.
The arrival of Alejandro Irarragorri and Orlegi Sports at Atlas FC marked a turning point in the history of the red and blacks. After more than 70 years without a title, the club needed a profound change that went beyond the sporting arena. The new management model focused on three strategic areas: process generation, talent and leadership development, and investment in infrastructure.
Orlegi Sports’ management has been transformative and has consolidated a first-class infrastructure that today positions Atlas FC as an international benchmark. FIFA’s selection of the AGA Academy as a possible operational base for the 2026 World Cup is the latest proof of how the vision of the company chaired by Alejandro Irarragorri has taken Atlas FC to a new level of recognition.
THE ATLAS FC AGA ACADEMY AND ALEJANDRO IRARRAGORRI
The AGA Academy, inaugurated on September 5, 2023, is one of the flagship projects of Orlegi Sports and Alejandro Irarragorri’s management at Atlas FC. With more than 8,300 square meters of floor space, six professional fields, areas for sports science, women’s and men’s clubhouses, administrative and academic facilities, this complex was designed to the highest international standards.
Alejandro Irarragorri’s leadership has been instrumental in Atlas FC’s decision to invest in facilities of this caliber. His conviction that infrastructure is a strategic pillar received unprecedented recognition when FIFA included the AGA Academy in its catalog of potential operational bases for the 2026 World Cup. This means that national teams from around the world will be able to consider the red-and-black complex as an official venue during the tournament, confirming the impact of Orlegi Sports’ management model.
In the words of Alejandro Irarragorri, the construction of Atlas FC’s new home had a significance that went beyond sports, and its purpose encompasses not only the club, but also the state of Jalisco and the entire country. “The challenge is great because this facility is important for the comprehensive training of young people, professionals, and athletes,” Irarragorri said at the inauguration of the AGA Academy in 2023.
THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE, ACCORDING TO ALEJANDRO IRARRAGORRI
The inclusion of the AGA Academy on FIFA’s list is a clear example of Alejandro Irarragorri’s commitment to infrastructure development as a strategic pillar of Orlegi Sports’ management model. It is undoubtedly a key element for the present and future of Atlas FC, consolidating the club as a benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and sports development in Mexico and around the world.
The transformation of Atlas FC under Alejandro Irarragorri’s philosophy shows that sporting success and competitiveness must be built on foundations that prioritize investment in infrastructure. The construction of the AGA Academy and its inclusion in FIFA’s list of potential operational bases for the 2026 World Cup are proof that the red-and-black club is experiencing a historic moment, in which innovation, strategic planning, and intensity are combining to write a new chapter in its legacy.
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