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Mexico City 2026 World Cup City Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup 💃🏽
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Published 28 July 2025
Bienvenido a Ciudad de México! We are here to help with all your planning needs for Mexico City 2026 World Cup travel. We’ve got the best information on transportation to and from the city, between host cities, and to and from Estadio Azteca (officially called “Estadio Azteca México City by FIFA). We’ll also help you find your way through hotel bookings, house rentals, car rentals, public transportation in and around the city, and so much more.
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Mexico City: Three times a charm for the 2026 World Cup
Estadio Azteca will become the first stadium to host three World Cup opening games: In addition to the 2026 World Cup opening game, it hosted the first matches of 1970 and 1986 World Cups. Add to that its vibrant street life, world-class museums, and rich cuisine, and Mexico City is about to offer an unforgettable backdrop for the 2026 World Cup.
Football aside, the capital of Mexico presents visitors with ancient ruins, colonial landmarks, and modern neighborhoods. But you are here for the footie, and Mexico City is rolling out the red carpet for this global event. Estadio Azteca Mexico City has been under renovation and is set to reopen in March 2026 with an upgraded hybrid grass field, modern locker rooms, elevators, hospitality zones, enhanced media facilities, over 2,200 m² LED screens, WiFi, and cashless operations.
Extensive off-site programming will include the central FIFA Fan Fest in Zócalo, plus neighborhood fan zones in all 16 boroughs offering free match viewings and cultural events. In Ciudad de México the entire ciudad will be the party.
Mexico City 2026 World Cup FAQs
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Estadio Azteca Mexico Is in the Santa Úrsula Coapa neighborhood, within the Coyoacán borough, roughly 15 kilometers (nine miles) south of the historic city center.
Take Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) from Downtown (e.g. Zócalo, Pino Suárez) south to Tasqueña. Transfer to the Tren Ligero (Light Rail) and ride one stop to Estadio Azteca. Total travel time should be around 45-60 min on a typical day, but allow for double that on matchdays.
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Liga MX: Club de Fútbol América S.A. de C.V. (Club América), Club Universidad Nacional, A.C. (Pumas UNAM), and Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V. (Cruz Azul). Mexico City is the only city in North America to have three professional football teams!
Liga MX Femenil: Club América Femenil
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Guadalajara (342 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Monterrey (579 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Houston, USA (938 miles stadium-to-stadium)
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Five games will be played in Mexico City: Three group games (including the first game of the tournament!), one Round of 32, and one Round of 16.
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Due to its high elevation, Mexico City experiences a mild, wet summer in June and July. Daytime highs range between 23°C and 26°C (73°F and 79°F), and nighttime lows can be as cool as 12°C to 14°C (54°F to 57°F).
This is peak rainy season, with frequent afternoon and evening showers, often in the form of thunderstorms, so bring a rain jacket or umbrella.
Which 2026 World Cup matches will be held in Mexico City?
Match 1 – Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Group Stage (Group A) – Opening game, Mexico’s first match
Match 24 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Group Stage (Group A)
Match 53 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Group Stage (Group A)
Match 79 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Round of 32 (Knockout stage)
Match 92 – Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Round of 16 (Knockout stage)
Visiting Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup
Visiting Mexico City for the first time is an exhilarating dive into history, culture, and flavor. Food lovers can feast on everything from street tacos to world-class fine dining in neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa, and Coyoacán, each with their distinctive charm and local character. With over 150 museums, bustling markets, live music, and a constant festival-like energy, there’s always something to explore.
Doing MXC like a local
On a day off, locals in Mexico City know how to make the most of their city. The day begins with strong coffee and fresh pan dulce in a Roma café, followed by a walk or bike ride through Chapultepec Park or the vibrant streets of Coyoacán.
A cultural stop, like Frida Kahlo’s house, a contemporary art museum, or a local gallery, is essential. Lunch is long and social, often at a beloved taquería or bustling cantina.
In the evening, rooftop cocktails with skyline views set the tone before dinner in a stylish colonia. The night ends with live music or Lucha Libre, making sure you’re fully immersed in that pure capitalino spirit.
