Estadio Azteca

World Cup 2026 Hosting

About the Venue

• →The only stadium to host the FIFA World Cup Final twice — 1970 and 1986.
• →Will host an opening match in 2026, making it the ONLY stadium to host matches in three World Cups.
• →Site of Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal and the 'Goal of the Century' in 1986.
• →Capacity of 87,523 makes it the largest stadium in North America.
• →Located at 2,200 meters above sea level — players must adapt to the altitude.