Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosted the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the stadium’s return to the global stage 40 years after Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in an emotional opening that drew tens of thousands of fans to the historic venue.
The Azteca remains the only stadium to have staged two World Cup finals and now anchors Mexico’s share of the tri-nation tournament.
Supporters celebrated the tournament’s return to Mexican soil with banners and tributes referencing the country’s deep World Cup heritage.
The tournament features 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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