Mexico: the only country to host three World Cups

In 2026 Mexico will become the only country to host the World Cup on three separate occasions, joining the United States and Canada as co‑hosts. Mexico first staged the tournament in 1970, when Pelé’s Brazil were crowned, and again in 1986, a competition marked by Diego Maradona’s moments and a nation’s resilience after the 1985 earthquakes.

The Estadio Azteca, also referred to as the Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, remains central to that history. The stadium hosted those iconic tournaments, has been renovated and modernised, and will welcome fans again in 2026. Monterrey’s BBVA Stadium and Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium complete the trio of Mexican stages.

Each city offers a distinct way of feeling the game. Mexico City beats with the rhythm of the capital, from tamale stalls to neighbourhood screens; Guadalajara blends tradition and modernity with mariachi and the Akron; Monterrey presents ambition against the backdrop of the Cerro de la Silla and the BBVA.

Mexico, Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara

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