Estadio Banorte

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is hallowed ground — the cavernous home of Club América and the Mexican national team, perched at over 7,200 feet of altitude that has broken visiting sides for generations. Its steep, bowl-shaped stands were built to hold well over 80,000 fans and channel their noise straight onto the pitch, producing an atmosphere widely regarded as among the most intense in world football. For 2026 it carries the sponsor name Estadio Banorte and underwent renovations — including a new hybrid turf pitch and upgraded video screens — to prepare for its unprecedented third World Cup.

Opened in 1966, it is the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup Finals — 1970, the stage for Pelé's third title, and 1986, forever tied to Maradona's "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century." In 2026 it makes history again as the only venue ever to host the tournament three times, opening the World Cup on June 11 with Mexico's own opening match. The renovation expanded capacity toward 87,500, ensuring the most storied stadium in the sport enters its new era bigger and louder than ever.