The world’s biggest celebration of football is finally here. On June 11, 2026, the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest edition of the tournament in history, with a opening match between co-host nation Mexico and South Africa, kicking off a month of global competition that will write new chapters of football history. For fans across the world, this moment carries extra weight: Estadio Azteca is set to become the first stadium in history to host World Cup matches across three different editions of the tournament, capping a decades-long legacy that has shaped some of the most iconic moments the sport has ever seen.