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Mexico City — World Cup 2026 Guide

5 matches at Estadio Azteca · Opening Match

Capacity
87,000
Matches
5
Opened
1966
Expanded 2025
Timezone
CST (UTC−6)
Airport
MEX
Avg Jun–Jul temp
23°C
Main tenant
Club América (Liga MX)
Coordinates
19.3029°, -99.1504°

About Mexico City

Mexico City — the largest Spanish-speaking metropolis in the world — will open the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca, the only stadium to host two previous finals (1970 and 1986). At 2,240 m altitude, matches here demand stamina and tactical adjustment.

Getting to the stadium

The metro (Línea 2) plus a short Tren Ligero ride drops fans at the stadium entrance in ~45 minutes from Zócalo. Uber and local taxis run roughly MX$250–400 on match days.

Local tip

💡 The traditional pre-match spot is "La Cantina del Tío Pepe" near the Santa Úrsula metro — try the mezcal and tlayudas.

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