Estadio Azteca has been part of that story since long before this World Cup, and in 2026 it made history as the first stadium ever to host three separate men's World Cups, following 1970 and 1986.

The biggest police operation ever seen at an England game will swing into action in Mexico for the blockbuster World Cup last-16 match at the Estadio Azteca.

And the accounts for the stadium’s ownership group, Ollamani, reveal that they have promised to pay FIFA $62.4m so that those seats’ leaseholders can retain them for the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico’s Estadio Azteca has long been one of soccer’s most intimidating venues. On Sunday, unbeaten Mexico will try to use that home-field advantage — and the altitude of Mexico City — to end England’s World Cup run.

England’s last-16 World Cup clash with Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to thunderstorms at the Estadio Azteca.

Mexico got here by winning Group A with superb goaltending and strong offense to back it up.