FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches In Mexico City Stadium, Dates, Kick off times
Mexico City Stadium (temporarily renamed from Estadio Azteca for FIFA branding during the tournament; also known as the legendary "Azteca") are part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule. Located in Coyoacán, Mexico City (home to Club América and Cruz Azul of Liga MX;
historic capacity ~87,500, adjusted for World Cup use), this iconic venue—site of two previous World Cup finals (1970 and 1986)—will host 5 matches total from June 11 to July 5, 2026. It kicks off the entire tournament with the opening match featuring host nation Mexico, includes two more group games (one with Mexico), a Round of 32 tie, and a Round of 16 knockout.Estadio Azteca, with its massive atmosphere, high altitude (enhancing drama in games), and rich history (Pelé, Maradona moments), is set to deliver unforgettable energy—especially for El Tri's home fixtures.
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), Mexico City – FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
(All times in ET as listed; Mexico City is in Central Time (CT),
Mexico vs South Africa (Group A)
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT):
Uzbekistan vs Colombia (Group K)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 10:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. CT):
Mexico vs UEFA Playoff D Winner (Group A)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 9:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. CT):
Mexico's final group match—UEFA Playoff D winner from Czechia, Denmark, North Macedonia, or Republic of Ireland. Huge for El Tri to potentially secure top spot and advance deep at home.
Group A Winner vs Group C/E/F/H/I Third Place (Round of 32)
Knockout stage begins—strong chance for Mexico (if they top Group A) to play here against a third-place qualifier from various groups. High-stakes elimination game!
TBD vs TBD (Round of 16)
Evening knockout drama—exact teams depend on prior results (often listed as Winner of specific Round of 32 ties, e.g., Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 in some references). Potential for Mexico or other advancers to feature in this deep-stage clash.
This lineup spotlights Mexico's home advantage (two group games at Azteca, third in Guadalajara at Estadio Akron vs. Korea Republic on June 18), plus progressive knockout potential. No USA or Canada matches here (USA in various U.S. venues; Canada in Toronto/Vancouver), but the venue's legacy and altitude factor will make every game epic.
Mexico City and Estadio Azteca are ready to make history again—starting with that massive opener! If you need details on other Mexican venues (Guadalajara, Monterrey), group previews, or ticket strategies, let me know.
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