Mexico City is preparing to take centre stage once again.
On 11 June, Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca, officially known as Estadio Ciudad de México during the tournament.
The match will make history: no stadium has ever hosted three World Cup opening games, and only a handful of venues are as closely linked to football's biggest moments.
The Azteca opened in 1966 and has a capacity of approximately 87,500 after extensive renovations costing around 3.6 billion pesos (€160 million) completed in early 2026. It is the largest stadium in Latin America.
A stadium woven into football history
