How many World Cup 2026 matches are being played in Mexico City?

Mexico City is hosting 3 confirmed group-stage matches at Estadio Azteca. Additional knockout-round matches may be added once the bracket is finalised.

What is the time zone for Mexico City during the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico City is in Central Time (CT) — UTC-6. During the tournament, kick-off times shown on Footy Kits Battle are in UK BST, which is 7 hours ahead of Mexico City local time.

Mexico City World Cup 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Matches & City Guide

Q: Where are matches played in Mexico City?

All Mexico City 2026 World Cup matches are played at Estadio Azteca, which has a capacity of 87,500. The first stadium ever to host two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986), the Azteca is one of the most historic venues in football. It will host the opening match of the 2026 tournament as well as further group-stage and knockout games.

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — World Cup 2026 host stadium — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA, see source page for attribution).

Mexico • Central Time (CT) — UTC-6

Mexico City is football folklore. From Pelé in 1970 to the Hand of God in 1986, the Azteca has seen more World Cup history than almost any other stadium on Earth. In 2026, Mexico City gets the opening match of the 48-team tournament.

Expect heat, altitude and the loudest tournament atmosphere anywhere in the world. The Azteca famously sits at 2,200 metres above sea level, making it one of the most physically demanding venues for players who have not acclimatised.

Venue

Estadio Azteca

87,500 capacity

The first stadium ever to host two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986), the Azteca is one of the most historic venues in football. It will host the opening match of the 2026 tournament as well as further group-stage and knockout games.