Opening match in Mexico City: Estadio Azteca returns to the spotlight
June 10, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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The legendary Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium ever to host three World Cup opening ceremonies.
History will be made before a ball is even kicked. The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals — becomes the first stadium ever to host three World Cup opening matches.
Mexico, as one of the three co-hosts, gets the honor of opening the tournament in front of more than 87,000 fans. The atmosphere is expected to be electric, with a pre-match ceremony celebrating football across the Americas.
For Mexican supporters, it is more than just a game. It is a homecoming for a stadium that has hosted Pelé, Maradona, and countless other legends. Expect noise, colour, and a night the football world will remember for decades.