Stadium History

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world. It is the only venue to have hosted two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986) and will become the first stadium to host matches in three World Cups with the 2026 tournament. The stadium is the home of Club América and the Mexican national team, and has staged some of football's most famous moments, including Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and the 1970 Pelé-led Brazil victory.

How to Get There

Located in the Santa Úrsula neighborhood of Mexico City, the stadium is accessible by the Mexico City Metro (Tasqueña station on Line 2, with a short walk). The venue is approximately 30 minutes from Mexico City International Airport. Public transit is strongly recommended on match days due to limited parking.

Did You Know?

• ⚡ Only stadium to host two World Cup finals (1970, 1986)
• ⚡ Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal was scored here in 1986
• ⚡ Pelé scored his 1,000th career goal at the stadium in 1969
• ⚡ The stadium sits at 2,200m elevation - players must acclimatize
• ⚡ Officially renamed Estadio Banorte in 2025 but still widely known as Azteca

World Cup 2026 Matches at Estadio Azteca

Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa. The stadium will host five matches total, including group stage games.