Estadio Azteca
Mexico City · 🇲🇽 Mexico
| FIFA Name | Mexico City Stadium |
| City | Mexico City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Capacity | 72,766 |
| Opened | 1966 (renovated 2022-2025) |
| Home Teams | Club América (Liga MX), Mexico national team |
| Surface | Natural grass (hybrid) |
| Roof | Open-air (no roof) |
| Altitude | 2,200m (7,218 ft) — highest venue in tournament |
Tournament role
Estadio Azteca hosts 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup, including the Opening Match on June 11. The most legendary stadium in World Cup history, it is the only venue to have hosted two World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986). This will be its third World Cup — an unprecedented achievement.
Matches at Estadio Azteca
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 11 | 3:00 PM | Mexico vs South Africa | Group A |
| 24 | Jun 17 | 10:00 PM | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Group K |
| 53 | Jun 24 | 9:00 PM | Czech Republic vs Mexico | Group A |
| 79 | Jun 30 | 9:00 PM | Winner Group A vs 3rd Place (TBD) | Round of 32 |
| 92 | Jul 5 | 8:00 PM | Winner M79 vs Winner M80 | Round of 16 |
About Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has a capacity of 72,766 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 6 matches during the tournament.
Estadio Azteca is the most iconic football stadium in the Americas and arguably the most storied World Cup venue in history. It hosted the 1970 World Cup Final (Brazil 4-1 Italy) and the 1986 World Cup Final (Argentina 3-2 West Germany), where Diego Maradona scored his legendary 'Goal of the Century' against England in the quarterfinals. The 2026 World Cup will be its third tournament — a record no other stadium holds.
The stadium sits at an altitude of 2,200 meters (7,218 feet) — by far the highest venue in the tournament. This altitude significantly affects player stamina and ball flight. Teams playing here must account for thinner air, which causes faster ball movement and quicker fatigue. The venue has undergone extensive renovations from 2022-2025 to modernize facilities and restore capacity.
Location & conditions
| Location | Coyoacán borough, Mexico City — 14 km south of city center |
| Time Zone | Central Time (CT) |
| Altitude | 2,200m (7,218 ft) — HIGHEST venue in tournament |
| Average June Temperature | 14-25°C (57-77°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 13-23°C (55-73°F) |
| Conditions Note | High altitude affects player stamina and ball flight. Mild temperatures due to elevation. Rainy season — afternoon showers common. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Hybrid natural grass |
| Normal Surface | Natural grass — upgraded for World Cup |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Open-air (no roof) |
| Climate Control | None — open to weather. Altitude is the primary environmental factor. |