The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and we’re taking a look at every stadium set to host fixtures at the showpiece event. Read on below for all you need to know about Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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2026 World Cup games at Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca has the honour of hosting the opening game at the 2026 World Cup, which is also Mexico’s first match against South Africa. The stadium will also host Mexico’s final Group A match against Czech Republic, with a game in Group K between Uzbekistan and Colombia making up the group stage involvement. There are just two knockout stage matches at the Estadio Azteca, one in the round of 32 and another in the last-16.
All dates based on UK time (GMT +1)
| Date | Fixture | Group/Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 11th June (8pm) | Mexico vs South Africa | Group A |
| Thursday 18th June (3am) | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Group K |
| Thursday 25th June (2am) | Czech Republic vs Mexico | Group A |
| Wednesday 1st July (2am) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 32 |
| Monday 6th July (1am) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 16 |
Estadio Azteca: Key Facts
- Location: Coyoacan, Mexico City, Mexico
- Opened: 1966
- Capacity: 87,523
- Current tenants: Club America
- Official name for 2026 World Cup: Estadio Ciudad de Mexico
Estadio Azteca: History
Estadio Azteca is the only stadium at the tournament to have hosted games at previous World Cups. The stadium held matches when Mexico hosted tournaments in 1970 and 1986. In fact, it’s hosted two World Cup finals. It’s also the oldest stadium at the World Cup, opened in 1966.
Estadio Azteca has been the home of Club America since the beginning, but has also hosted a number of other Mexican teams across the years. Now, the stadium is currently not in use as it is being renovated ahead of the World Cup. But it is one of the most iconic stadiums in the Americas.
The stadium has also been used to host the Olympics in 1968, the 1971 Women’s World Cup and the 2003 Concacaf Gold Cup.
Outside of football, the Estadio Azteca has been used to host NFL games, most recently in 2022. Michael Jackson, Shakira, Bad Bunny and U2 have all played concerts at the stadium.