World Cup 2026: Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to host opening game
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The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will host the opening game of the 2026 World Cup on 11 June, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has announced.
Mexico is one of three countries co-hosting the expanded 48-team tournament along with USA and Canada.
They have hosted two World Cups on their own, in 1970 and 1986.
In total, 16 cities have been chosen to host games, with Monterrey and Guadalajara also staging matches in Mexico.
The Azteca was the venue for Argentina striker Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 quarter-finals.
Canada’s first game will be held in Toronto on 12 June.
More to follow.
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