Estadio Azteca will honor Pelé and Maradona at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on June 11, becoming the first stadium to host three tournament openers.

The World Cup will be officially kick-started with the traditional opening ceremony before Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

Mexico’s most iconic ground, it was the venue for the exploits of Pelé and Maradona, and it’ll host a record third tournament opening game