GUADALUPE (MONTERREY), MEXICO · 53,500 SEATS
Estadio BBVA at the 2026 World Cup
Estadio BBVA (known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament) in Guadalupe (Monterrey), Mexico hosted 4 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It holds 53,500 spectators, and its fixtures ran from the group stage and round of 32.
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Key facts about Estadio BBVA
- Nicknamed 'El Gigante de Acero', the Steel Giant, for its aluminium-clad exterior.
- Home of C.F. Monterrey, with the Cerro de la Silla mountain framed behind the open south end.
- Opened in 2015, it is the newest of Mexico's three 2026 venues.
The numbers
| City | Guadalupe (Monterrey), Mexico |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 53,500 |
| Tournament name | Estadio Monterrey |
| Matches hosted | 4 |
Which 2026 World Cup matches are at Estadio BBVA?
| Nº | FIXTURE | STAGE | KICKOFF (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sweden vs Tunisia | Group stage F | JUN 15 · 02:00 UTC |
| 36 | Tunisia vs Japan | Group stage F | JUN 21 · 04:00 UTC |
| 53 | South Africa vs South Korea | Group stage A | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC |
| 76 | Netherlands vs Morocco | Round of 32 | JUN 30 · 01:00 UTC |
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Estadio BBVA: quick answers
- How many World Cup 2026 matches were at Estadio BBVA?
- Estadio BBVA hosted 4 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering the group stage and round of 32.
- What is the capacity of Estadio BBVA?
- Estadio BBVA holds 53,500 spectators, and FIFA called it Estadio Monterrey for the tournament.
- Where is Estadio BBVA?
- Estadio BBVA is in Guadalupe (Monterrey), Mexico (25.67, -100.24).
- Does Estadio BBVA host a knockout match?
- Yes: round of 32 (Netherlands vs Morocco).
- Which teams play at Estadio BBVA?
- Sweden, Tunisia, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Netherlands, Morocco played at Estadio BBVA.
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Sources for Estadio BBVA's World Cup matches
Estadio BBVA's capacity, city and its 4 World Cup 2026 fixtures are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.