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Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Ciudad de México

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

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Book Travel

Fly into Benito Juárez International (MEX)18 km from the venue.

World Cup 2026 Fixtures at This Venue