Estadio Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico

Capacity: 87,523 🏆 Previous World Cup host

The only stadium to host three World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, 2026). Estadio Azteca is footballing royalty — Pelé and Maradona both lifted the trophy here.

Highlights

⚽ Three-time World Cup host
⚽ Maradona's 'Hand of God' venue
⚽ Hosts the opening match

Getting There

Mexico City Metro: Estadio Azteca station (Line 9). Benito Juárez Airport (30 min).