MEXICO CITY, MEXICO · 87,523 SEATS
Estadio Azteca at the 2026 World Cup
Estadio Azteca (known as Estadio Ciudad de México during the tournament) in Mexico City, Mexico hosts 3 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It holds 87,523 spectators, with fixtures from the group stage.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Key facts about Estadio Azteca
- Hosted the 2026 opening match and is the only stadium to stage matches at three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).
- Staged two World Cup finals: Pelé's Brazil in 1970 and Maradona's Argentina in 1986.
- Sits 2,200 m above sea level; visiting teams feel the altitude.
The numbers
| City | Mexico City, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 87,523 |
| Tournament name | Estadio Ciudad de México |
| Matches hosted | 3 |
Which 2026 World Cup matches are at Estadio Azteca?
| Nº | FIXTURE | STAGE | KICKOFF (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico vs South Africa | Group stage A | JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC |
| 24 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Group stage K | JUN 18 · 02:00 UTC |
| 54 | Czech Republic vs Mexico | Group stage A | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC |