The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, visited the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, to discuss the preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the meeting, a historic fact was confirmed: the Azteca Stadium will host the opening of the tournament on June 11, 2026.
With this designation, the “Colossus of Santa Úrsula” will make history as the first stadium in the world to host three World Cup openings (1970, 1986, and 2026). An achievement that reinforces its place as one of the most iconic venues in global football.
“Mexico will experience an extraordinary moment; it will have the pride of hosting the opening,” Sheinbaum noted on social media after the meeting with Infantino.
The confirmation places Mexico in the global spotlight, not only as a host country but as a protagonist of a unique chapter in the history of football.
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