Group AFT
MEXMexico
2 – 0HT 1–0
RSASouth Africa
venueContent.estadio-azteca.blurb
Inaugurated in 1966 and perched 2,200 m above sea level, the Estadio Azteca is the spiritual home of Mexican football and of Club América. It is the first stadium to host three editions of the men’s World Cup.
Its turf has staged some of the game’s defining moments — Pelé’s 1970 final, and in 1986 both Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” against England and his title-winning final.
The Azteca hosts the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, along with further group-stage and knockout fixtures.
“Maradona captained Argentina to the title.”
“The “Hand of God” and the “Goal of the Century”, four minutes apart.”
“Pelé’s Brazil, often called the greatest team ever, lifted the trophy.”