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FILE - Azteca Stadium sits in Mexico City, 100 days before the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA soccer World Cup, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

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Video. Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium

Updated: 10/06/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

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