Mexico City.
Estadio Azteca
Opened 1966. One of the most iconic stadiums in the world and the only venue to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986). Home of Club America and Cruz Azul in Liga MX. Underwent renovation for the 2026 World Cup. Temporarily renamed Mexico City Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.
- Airport
- 60MIN
- Downtown
- 35MIN
- Capacity
- 88K
- Matches
- 5
Last mile to the gate
Walk
5-min walk from Estadio Azteca Tren Ligero Station
The Tren Ligero has a dedicated Estadio Azteca station immediately adjacent to the stadium. It is the best last-mile in the tournament outside of Toronto's BMO Field.
Rideshare
Rideshare via Uber or DiDi
Uber and DiDi (the dominant ride-hailing app in Mexico City) are widely available. For a stadium this accessible by Metro + Tren Ligero, rideshare is rarely necessary except from hotels far from metro lines.
Shuttle
Post-match Metro: extended Tren Ligero service
Metro CDMX extends Tren Ligero service after matches. Trains from Estadio Azteca run until well after the final whistle. The 8 MXN fare remains constant regardless of time of day.
Downtown to stadium
Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero
Metro Line 2 (Blue Line): Any downtown station to Tasquena to Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca -- 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD)
Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero
Metro Line 2 (Blue Line): Any downtown station to Tasquena to Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca -- 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD)
- 01 Rail Board Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) heading southeast toward Tasquena. Line 2 serves central stations including Zocalo/Tenochtitlan, Pino Suarez, and General Anaya. The flat fare is 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD) -- buy a paper ticket or rechargeable Tarjeta de Movilidad at any station. 20 min
- 02 Rail At Tasquena (the terminus of Line 2), transfer to the Tren Ligero heading south toward Xochimilco. Board any train -- Estadio Azteca is a few stops south. The fare is included in your 8 MXN ticket with a same-day transfer. 10 min
- 03 Walk Exit at Estadio Azteca Station. Walk to the main stadium gates. 5 min
Airport to stadium
Metro Line 1 + Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero
Metro: AICM Terminal 1 to Tasquena (Line 1/2) to Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca Station -- 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD)
Metro Line 1 + Metro Line 2 + Tren Ligero
Metro: AICM Terminal 1 to Tasquena (Line 1/2) to Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca Station -- 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD)
- 01 Rail From NAICM (Felipe Angeles International Airport, AIFA) or Terminal 1 of the former AICM: take the Metro from Pantitlan Station (Line 1, Pink Line) heading west toward Observatorio. 20 min
- 02 Rail At Tasquena Station (Line 2, Blue Line), transfer to the Tren Ligero (light rail). Purchase a single ticket for 8 MXN (~$0.40 USD) -- the cheapest transit fare in the entire tournament. Trains run every 10 minutes, with increased frequency on event days. 25 min
- 03 Walk Exit at Estadio Azteca Station on the Tren Ligero. Walk a short distance to the main gates of Estadio Azteca. The stadium is unmissable from the station. 5 min
Intercity connections
Fixtures at Estadio Azteca
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Winner Group A vs Third place
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Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80
Weather during the tournament
Highs 70-74°F · Lows 52-56°F
- Humidity
- Moderate (55-68%)
- Rainfall
- Mexico City's rainy season. Heavy afternoon downpours, usually lasting 1-2 hours, are common from June onward. Mornings are typically clear and sunny.
Mexico City sits at 7,350 ft (2,240 m) altitude. Expect to feel the effects of altitude if arriving from sea level -- fatigue and shortness of breath are common for the first 24-48 hours. Stay hydrated, take it easy the day before the match, and avoid alcohol until you have acclimatized. Temperatures are mild by World Cup standards but the afternoon rain is reliable. Bring a compact umbrella.