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 hosted 5 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It holds 87,523 spectators, and its fixtures ran from the group stage, round of 32 and round of 16.
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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 | 5 |
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 |
| 79 | Mexico vs Ecuador | Round of 32 | JUL 1 · 01:00 UTC |
| 92 | Mexico vs England | Round of 16 | JUL 6 · 02:00 UTC |
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Estadio Azteca: quick answers
- How many World Cup 2026 matches were at Estadio Azteca?
- Estadio Azteca hosted 5 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering the group stage, round of 32 and round of 16.
- What is the capacity of Estadio Azteca?
- Estadio Azteca holds 87,523 spectators, and FIFA called it Estadio Ciudad de México for the tournament.
- Where is Estadio Azteca?
- Estadio Azteca is in Mexico City, Mexico (19.30, -99.15).
- Does Estadio Azteca host a knockout match?
- Yes: round of 32 (Mexico vs Ecuador) and round of 16 (Mexico vs England).
- Which teams play at Estadio Azteca?
- Mexico, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England played at Estadio Azteca.
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Sources for Estadio Azteca's World Cup matches
Estadio Azteca's capacity, city and its 5 World Cup 2026 fixtures are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.