Complete Bid Book – United Bid

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2026 FIFA World Cup Stadium Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
One of the most famous and iconic football stadiums
in the world, Estadio Azteca is the largest stadium in
Mexico and the official home of the Mexican National
Team, who have played over 70 matches there. It is one
of only two venues in the world to have hosted two FIFA
World Cup finals (1970 and 1986), and is the stage for
some of the most famous FIFA World Cup goals of all
time. Originally constructed in 1966, the stadium has
recorded audiences of over 107,000 for football and
132,000 for boxing in the past. The Stadium is nicknamed
“El Coloso de Santa Ursula” – Colossus of Saint Ursula,
where it is located in the suburbs of Mexico City.
In 2015, a vast renovation plan was undertaken with the
completion of the project coincide with the stadium’s 50th
anniversary in 2016, as well as the additional construction of a
commercial hub outside the stadium to be completed in 2019.
Year Constructed:
Type of Stadium:
Main Use:
Legacy:
1966
Existing
Multi-purpose
Football
TM
FIFA World Cup
Gross Capacity: 87,523
Stage of Competition:
Opening Match
Mexico City
MEXICO CITY
The Finals of the FIFA World
Cups 1970 and 1986 were
held at Estadio Azteca.
MEXICO CITY
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