Mexico City — World Cup 2026
Estadio Azteca · Coyoacán, Mexico City
Mexico City hosts the tournament's opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca. It's a vast, high-altitude metropolis with world-class food and history.
Matches in Mexico City
Mexico vs South Africa
Group Stage · Group A
Thu, Jun 11
15:00 ET
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group Stage · Group K
Wed, Jun 17
22:00 ET
Czechia vs Mexico
Group Stage · Group A
Wed, Jun 24
21:00 ET
1A vs 3rd Place
Round of 32
Tue, Jun 30
21:00 ET
W79 vs W80
Round of 16
Sun, Jul 5
20:00 ET
Airports
- MEX — Benito Juárez International
- NLU — Felipe Ángeles (AIFA)
Getting around
- The Tren Ligero (light rail) runs to Estadio Azteca station; Metro + Metrobús cover the city cheaply.
- Use official taxis or rideshare at night; traffic is heavy.
Where to go
- Zócalo & Centro Histórico
- Teotihuacán pyramids (day trip)
- Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacán; Chapultepec Park
Where to stay
- Roma / Condesa (trendy, walkable)
- Polanco (upscale)
- Centro Histórico
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Stadium-ready
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Beat the summer heat
June–July highs hit 35°C+ in southern host cities. Stay cool and hydrated.
Tech & charging
Three countries, different plugs. Keep your phone alive on long match days.
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