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29-702: The stadium's design allows for the safe exit of all spectators, even if full, in less than seven minutes. It is one of the largest football venues in Mexico, after Estadio Azteca , Estadio Olímpico Universitario , Estadio Azul (all in Mexico City), Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla , Estadio BBVA Bancomer in greater Monterrey , and Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara . Built in 1985 in a collaboration between Mexican and European partners, Estadio Corregidora acted as

58-552: A venue for the FIFA World Cup hosted the following year by Mexico . On 5 March 2022, Liga MX club Querétaro FC hosted Atlas FC at La Corregidora for matchday 9 of the Clausura 2022 tournament. At the 63rd minute, fighting between fans of both teams broke out in the stadium's stands. The match was stopped immediately, and the teams' players returned to their respective dressing rooms. The sparse security elements in

87-624: Is also the site in which Pelé and Diego Maradona (during the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cup ) lifted the trophy for the last time (The Jules Rimet Trophy and the current FIFA World Cup Trophy , respectively). Estadio Azteca has also been used for musical performances throughout its history. Michael Jackson (5 sold-out shows in 1993), Menudo (in 1983), U2 (in 2006 and 2011), Luis Miguel (in 2002), Paul McCartney (in 2012 and 2017), Elton John , Maná , Juan Gabriel , Gloria Estefan , Jaguares , Lenny Kravitz , *Nsync , Hanson , Ana Gabriel , and The Three Tenors all have become part of

116-467: Is currently owned by Mexican multimedia conglomerate Televisa . In January 1997, Televisa officially changed the stadium's name to Estadio Guillermo Cañedo , in tribute to Guillermo Cañedo de la Bárcena , a top network executive, former Mexican Football Federation president, and a prominent member of the FIFA executive committee who had died earlier that month. After the change proved to be unpopular with

145-456: Is the first to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals; the 1970 World Cup final , where Brazil defeated Italy 4–1, and the 1986 World Cup final , where Argentina defeated West Germany 3–2. It also hosted the 1986 quarter-final match between Argentina and England in which Diego Maradona scored both the " Hand of God goal " and the " Goal of the Century ". The Estadio Azteca is

174-514: Is the official home of football team Club América , as well as the Mexico national team . The stadium sits at an altitude of 2,200 m (7,200 feet) above sea level. With a capacity of 87,523, it is the largest stadium in Latin America and the sixth-largest association football stadium in the world . Regarded as one of the most famous and iconic football stadiums in the world, it

203-475: The 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1971 Women's World Cup . The stadium is scheduled to host games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup , including the opening game, making it the only stadium to host three editions of the FIFA World Cup. Additionally, the National Football League (NFL) features one game at Estadio Azteca per season as a part of its International Series . The Estadio Azteca

232-448: The 1970 FIFA World Cup including the final . Sixteen years later the stadium hosted nine matches during the 1986 FIFA World Cup , including the final which was the second FIFA World Cup final to be played at the stadium. Estadio Azteca will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (including the opening ceremony) which will make the stadium the only stadium to have hosted the FIFA World Cup on three occasions. Football at

261-437: The 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Olympic football tournament was played as part of the 1968 Summer Olympics . The tournament features 16 men's national teams from five continental confederations. The 16 teams are drawn into four groups of four and each group plays a round-robin tournament . At the end of the group stage, the top two teams advanced to the knockout stage, beginning with the quarter-finals and culminating with

290-434: The Century " played between Italy and West Germany , as well as Diego Maradona 's " Goal of the Century " against England . There is also a commemorative plaque with the names of the first goal scorer in the inaugural match and in the first match played at night. Estadio Azteca has hosted the FIFA World Cup on two occasions, hosting a total of nineteen FIFA World Cup matches overall. The stadium hosted ten matches during

319-547: The Xochimilco Light Rail Station. Tickets are available up until kick-off times from the ticket office which is located at the front of the stadium, located towards the exit ramps from the Azteca station. Prices start from as little as MXN$ 100 (about US$ 5 as of 2016), and could cost up to MXN$ 500 (about US$ 26 as of 2016) for more high-profile matches. A commemorative bronze plaque of the " Game of

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348-406: The construction of a commercial hub outside the stadium to be completed some time in 2019. It was reported that Televisa , owners of the stadium, approved a joint-venture bid from private development firms IQ Real Estate and Alhel. The hub, named "Foro Azteca", would reportedly consist of a mall, office spaces, two hotels, new leisure spaces, and parking spaces for 2,500 cars. The planned building of

377-585: The gold medal match at the Azteca Stadium on 26 October 1968. This was the first time an Asian team won a medal, Japan claiming bronze. Africa (3) Asia (3) Europe (5) North America (3) South America (2) Ghana replaced Morocco, who refused to play against Israel. Bulgaria progressed after a drawing of lots . Bulgaria finished the match with only eight players after having three players sent off. With seven goals, Kunishige Kamamoto of Japan

406-484: The hub was ultimately abandoned. The renovations to the stadium were planned in two phases: the first saw the demolition of the restaurant and seating at the lower east stand and the construction of a new hospitality area with dining and banqueting spaces, and the second saw the construction of new media boxes and private skyboxes at the upper west stand. The renovations to the stadium were completed in November 2016, with

435-547: The impending demolition of the Estadio Azul . The stadium is scheduled to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup , including the opening match, in a tournament to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It will be the third time Azteca has hosted World Cup games; in 1970 and 1986 , games also took place at the stadium. The stadium has undergone gradual improvements and renovations, including

464-452: The lower part of the stadium will be removed to provide more space in the stands. The facade will also undergo a major overhaul, which will see 2000 square meters of LED screens installed. The stadium will also be structurally reinforced by building two large areas on the sides that will serve as bars. The roof will also be renovated, which has reportedly not been repaired for a long time and suffers from leaking. In addition to renovations of

493-519: The match was scored by Honduran José Cardona for Valencia. Roberto Martínez, aka Caña Brava, became the first Mexican to score a goal in the stadium after scoring for Necaxa. The result was a 3–1 victory for Valencia. In 1978 the stadium hosted the final of the Copa Interamericana between América and Boca Juniors of Argentina , and would host a final again in 1990 between América and Club Olimpia of Paraguay . The Estadio Azteca

522-410: The only football stadium in the world to have both Pelé (1970) and Diego Maradona (1986) win the FIFA World Cup, both of whom are considered among the greatest football players of all time. The stadium also hosted the " Game of the Century ", when Italy defeated West Germany 4–3 in extra time in one of the 1970 semifinal matches. The stadium was also the principal venue for the football tournament of

551-601: The public, Televisa returned to referring to it solely as Estadio Azteca. The stadium is also referred to by the nickname "Coloso de Santa Úrsula" ("Colossus of Santa Ursula"), due to its large structure and Santa Úrsula referring to the suburb where the stadium is located. It is served by the Azteca station on the Xochimilco Light Rail line. This line is an extension of the Mexico City metro system which begins at Metro Tasqueña station and ends in

580-568: The remainder of the match's second half would be played at a future date. On 8 March 2022, Liga MX authorities announced a one year veto for the stadium. 20°34′40″N 100°21′59″W  /  20.57778°N 100.36639°W  / 20.57778; -100.36639 Estadio Azteca Estadio Azteca ( Latin American Spanish: [esˈtaðjo asˈteka] ) is a football stadium located in Coyoacán , Mexico City . It

609-471: The replacing of seating within the stadium as well as the installation of electronic advertising boards. In May 2015, modern Panasonic LED panels were installed at the north and south ends of the stadium, replacing the phosphorous panels installed in 1998. In February 2015, a vast renovation plan was unveiled with the intention that the completion of the project coincide with the stadium's 50th anniversary and with Club América's centenary in 2016, as well as

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638-471: The seating capacity ultimately reduced to approximately 87,000. Mexico City was formally announced as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June 2020 when FIFA announced the host cities for the tournament. Mexico City is one of three host cities in Mexico and is one of sixteen host cities overall for the tournament which is being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico. On 4 February 2024, it

667-452: The stadium facade and installing LED lighting. The interior of the facility will also be updated, with new locker rooms to be built under the suites, along with a tunnel for the players. High-resolution LED screens will be installed throughout the stadium, and the seats in the stands will be replaced. The stadium's capacity will increase to 90,000 spectators, with one of the lower stands to be demolished for this purpose, and special lounges in

696-490: The stadium itself, works to the neighborhood were also proposed, however those plans were scaled down after residents of the surrounding area complained about the project. In March, with the planned renovations being six months behind schedule, FIFA declared that the stadium did not pass their standards, putting the stadium's hosting in jeopardy. The name "Azteca" is a tribute to the Aztec heritage of Mexico City. The stadium

725-458: The stadium were unable to control the situation and opened the stadium's exits to allow spectators to escape the violence, which had spread to the pitch. Due to the developing events at the stadium, the match was suspended by its head referee, with the score at Querétaro 0 - 1 Atlas. Liga MX president Mikel Arriola stated that "those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner." The league announced that

754-406: The stadium's main spectacle. The stadium has also been used for political events, including Mexican president Felipe Calderón 's campaign closure in 2006, as well as religious events, such as Jehovah's Witnesses conventions and the appearance of Pope John Paul II in 1999. In April 2017, it was announced that starting July 2018, Cruz Azul would relocate to the Azteca on a temporary basis, due to

783-429: Was envisioned as a major sports venue during the presidency of Adolfo López Mateos , when Mexico was awarded the 1968 Summer Olympics , where the football final was held. The stadium was designed by architects Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Rafael Mijares Alcérreca and broke ground in 1961. The inaugural match was between Club América and Torino F.C. on 29 May 1966, with a capacity for 107,494 spectators. The first goal

812-406: Was revealed that the stadium would host the opening match of both Mexico and the tournament on 11 June 2026. In total, the stadium will host five matches: three group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, and one Round of 16 match. In the lead-up to the tournament, the stadium will undergo further renovations, estimated to take about two years to complete. The renovation will include refurbishing

841-489: Was scored by Brazilian Arlindo Dos Santos and the second one by Brazilian José Alves ; later, the Italians tied the game, which ended in 2–2 draw. Mexican president Gustavo Díaz Ordaz made the initial kick and FIFA president Sir Stanley Rous was the witness. A modern illumination system was inaugurated on 5 June 1966, with the first night game played between Spanish side Valencia C.F. and Necaxa . The first goal of

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