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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Mexico

Mexico City

The cathedral of football — host of the opening match

🏟️ Estadio Azteca
5 matches hosted
🛂 International — passport required

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📅 Match Schedule

Jun 11
3pm ET ET

🌟 Opening: Mexico vs South Africa

Group Stage
Jun 17
10pm ET ET

Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Group Stage
Jun 24
9pm ET ET

Czechia vs Mexico

Group Stage
Jun 30
9pm ET ET

Round of 32 — Match 79

Round of 32
Jul 5
8pm ET ET

Round of 16 — Match 92

Round of 16

All times Eastern · Verify at FIFA.com

🏟️ The Stadium

Stadium
Estadio Azteca
Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Santa Úrsula Coapa, 04650 Ciudad de México
Nearest Airports
MEX

🚇 Getting to the Stadium

1

Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca (30 min from Centro)

2

Metrobús Line 5 to Azteca

3

Taxi/Uber from CDMX Centro (~40 min depending on traffic)

Parking

On-site available — arrive very early. Massive capacity but road closures on match days.

🎉 Fan Zone

FIFA Fan Zone at Zócalo (main square), Mexico City

Official fan zone locations to be confirmed by FIFA closer to the tournament. Check FIFA.com for the latest.

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🏨 Where to Stay

Recommended area: Polanco, Condesa, or Roma Norte (safest, best dining)

Hotels book out fast during World Cup. Reserve as early as possible — ideally 3–6 months ahead.

🛂 Border Crossing Notes

US citizens need a valid passport for Mexico. Tourist card (FMM) issued on arrival or included in airfare. Entry by land: available at multiple US-MX border crossings.

📋 Sample Match Day Itinerary

World Cup 2026 Mexico City match day itinerary:
1. Zócalo FIFA Fan Zone, Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico, CDMX
2. Teotihuacan Pyramids, San Juan Teotihuacan, State of Mexico (day before match)
3. Estadio Azteca, Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Santa Úrsula Coapa, CDMX
4. Post-match: Condesa neighborhood, Amsterdam Ave, CDMX
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