Estadio Azteca
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Venue Details
Capacity
87,523
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open
Opened
1966
WC 2026 Matches
6
Final Venue
No
Parking
Available
Venue Overview
Estadio Azteca is the cathedral of world football and the only stadium in history to host two World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986). This legendary 87,523-seat venue in Mexico City will host the Opening Match of the 2026 World Cup, making it the first stadium to feature in three World Cups. Its high altitude (2,240m) and passionate Mexican crowds create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Getting There
- Nearest Airport
- Benito Juárez International (MEX)
- 18 km from venue
- Nearest City
- Mexico City
- Public Transport
- Mexico City Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña then Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca station; Metrobús Line 1; ride-share via Calzada de Tlalpan
Location
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico
19.3029°N, 99.1505°W
Book Travel
Fly into Benito Juárez International (MEX) — 18 km from the venue.
World Cup 2026 Fixtures at This Venue
Group Stage · Group A
Mexico vs South Africa
June 11, 2026 · 20:00 UTC · 15:00 EST
Group Stage · Group K
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
June 17, 2026 · 03:00 UTC · 22:00 EST
Group Stage · Group A
Czech Republic vs Mexico
June 24, 2026 · 02:00 UTC · 21:00 EST
Round of 32 · Group
Group A Winners vs Best 3rd Place
June 30, 2026 · 02:00 UTC · 21:00 EST
Round of 16 · Group
Match 79 Winner vs Match 80 Winner
July 5, 2026 · 01:00 UTC · 20:00 EST