FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Azteca stadium - The Untold Story

UK pubs set to stay open longer for England v Norway World Cup clash

The Three Lions’ previous game against Mexico in the host country’s Azteca Stadium in the early hours of Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to knock out World Cup co-hosts

Ten-man England clinched a famous 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday as they held off a spirited Mexico fightback to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot to hand the battling Mexicans their first-ever World…

France 24 · Jul 5

England starting line-up for Mexico clash confirmed as Tuchel makes big right-back call

Thomas Tuchel has named his England starting line-up to face Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. England are looking to book their place in the quarter-finals against Norway, but must first get past a Mexico side that is yet to concede a goal in…

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away ​South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11

World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.

France 24 · Jun 11

SOC:Shakira and Latin flair sparkle at opening ceremony

Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

AAP · Jun 11

Shakira and Latin flair sparkle at opening ceremony

Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

AAP · Jun 11

Photos from the spectacular World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa as the competition began amid escalating protests and social tensions…

The Independent UK · Jun 11

World Cup opens with Mexico-South Africa rematch on pitch that shaped Pelé, Maradona legends

Mexico City’s storied Azteca Stadium has been the stage for some of the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal. The hallowed venue hosts the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, a throwback to the…

France 24 · Jun 11

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President…

France 24 · Jun 9