Mexico City; Temple where Pele and Maradona were crowned

Cities and stadiums of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Asteka, Photo: Luis Cortes/Reuters
Asteka, Photo: Luis Cortes/Reuters
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Sun, Mexican waves, fanatical fans and two of the greatest on the field - the Azteca stadium in Mexico City is one of the greatest football temples in the world.

The building, which can accommodate almost 90.000 people, will always be remembered as the one where they were crowned. Skin i Diego Maradona.

The first after the 1970 World Cup final, and the second in 1986.

"Aztec" has seen many big matches, it has also seen Maradona's "Hand of God" and his goal of the century against England. And now, as the only one ever, it will host the World Cup for the third time and, as before, the great tournament will open right there.

This time, they won't make it to the finals, but a total of five games will be played at "Azteca" - two of which will be hosted by Mexico.

The temple of football is ready for another page of history.

World Cup matches in Mexico City

Mexico - J. Africa; 11. jun, 21 h

Uzbekistan - Colombia; 18. jun, 4.00 h

Czech Republic - Mexico; 25. jun, 3.00 h

Round of XNUMX; 1. jul, 3.00 h

Round of XNUMX; 6. jul, 2.00 h

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