Opened in 1966, the Azteca is the temple of Mexican football and the only stadium ever to host two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986). In 2026 it becomes the first to host three.
Mexico City is the country's capital and one of the world's largest metropolises, with more than 9 million inhabitants. Built atop the former Lake Texcoco, it blends Aztec ruins with colonial architecture.
“It was here that Diego Maradona scored, in the same match against England in 1986, both the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century' — voted by FIFA the greatest goal in World Cup history.”