TELEVISION viewers were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief last night as a World Cup classic was played out in front of a half-full stadium. South Korea’s thrilling 2-1 comeback win over the

Before becoming the first stadium to host three World Cup final tournaments on Thursday night, for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, the Azteca (83,000 seats) in Mexico City is

On June 11, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off with the match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. More than 80,000 fans are expected for the opening game in Mexico City.

THE capacity of every World Cup stadium has appeared to change ahead of the opening ceremony. The World Cup finally kicks off tonight as 48 teams prepare to battle for the iconic gold trophy. This

Thousands are threatening to boycott the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, as box owners clash with FIFA over severe restrictions on selling seats and supplying food

At the hallowed Azteca Stadium, Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday ahead of the opening match betwee

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A hybrid field, updated locker rooms, elevators and hospitality zones are among the new features of Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. Ollamani, the sports entertainment company that owns the stadium, also confirmed Wednesday that ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's leading banks, stadium owner ...

The iconic Estadio Azteca, temporarily rebranded as Mexico City Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has undergone a series of extensive modernizations designed to elevate the matchday experience for fans.

By Stephen Eisenhammer, Emily Green, Cassandra Garrison and Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY, June 11 (Reuters) - With ⁠Mariachi ⁠costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green ⁠support, Mexico City prepared to open the World Cup on Thursday,