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Mexico · The opening roar.
Mexico City hosts the tournament OPENER at the legendary Estadio Azteca — the only stadium to host three World Cups. A vast, vibrant metropolis at high altitude, CDMX delivers history, food, and passion like nowhere else. Plan for altitude, scale, and incredible energy.
LIVE 13,870 fans active 5 matches America/Mexico_City (CT) MXN
Stadium
Estadio Azteca
Cap. 87,000
Weather
12–24°C
Mild, rainy afternoons
Language
Spanish
Stadium area
Santa Úrsula, Coyoacán
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Capacity
87,000
Neighborhood
Santa Úrsula, Coyoacán
Matches
5
Hosts the OPENING MATCH on June 11. Reach via Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca.
Next at CDMX
Mexico vs South Africa
OPENING MATCH · 1:00 PM
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Schedule
Matches at Estadio Azteca
Thu,11Jun
OPENING MATCH1:00 PM
Mexico vs South Africa
South AfricaThu,18Jun
Group Stage8:00 PM
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Uzbekistan 
ColombiaThu,25Jun
Group Stage7:00 PM
Czechia vs Mexico
Czechia Tue,30Jun
Round of 323:00 PM
Winners Group A vs Third place
Sun,5Jul
Round of 1612:00 PM
Winner R32 vs Winner R32
Getting around
- Metro + Tren LigeroLine 2 to Tasqueña, then the light rail to Estadio Azteca station.
- MetrobúsBus rapid transit across major corridors; use a rechargeable card.
- RideshareWidely used and affordable; confirm plate and driver in-app.
Fan zones
Zócalo FanFest40,000+
Centro Histórico
Massive official festival in the historic main square.
Ángel de la IndependenciaMassive
Reforma
Traditional celebration monument for Mexican football.
Condesa / RomaLively
Condesa
Trendy bars and cafés showing every match.
Safety tips
- •Use registered rideshares or sitio taxis; avoid hailing on the street.
- •Altitude affects energy and alcohol — take it slow the first days.
- •Stick to well-known neighborhoods (Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Centro) at night.
Scam warnings
- •Only use ATMs inside banks; avoid standalone street machines.
- •Agree on price or use the meter before any taxi ride.
- •Decline unofficial 'tour guides' approaching at major sites.
Nearby attractions
What to see in Mexico City
Teotihuacán pyramidsFrida Kahlo MuseumChapultepec CastleXochimilcoTemplo Mayor
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