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The visionary behind Estadio Azteca and Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology spent six decades transforming how millions experience their cities. As the World Cup returns to his iconic stadium, his legacy of democratic design lives on.
Mexico's national team stormed to a 5-1 victory over Serbia just one week before hosting the World Cup's opening match. The win caps an undefeated 2026 for El Tri, who'll kick off the tournament next Thursday at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca.
Mexico made history as the first nation to host three FIFA World Cups, defeating South Africa 2-0 in a joy-filled opening match at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca. The victory brought decades of hope back to life for fans who've been waiting since 1986 for another chance at home glory.
Nashville SC became the first MLS team to win at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca, defeating seven-time champion Club America 1-0. The underdog victory sends Nashville to the Champions Cup semifinals for the first time in franchise history.
Soccer fans can win a free night inside Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, hosted by legendary player Hugo Sánchez himself. Four lucky winners will get World Cup opening match tickets too.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launched in spectacular fashion with Shakira and Burna Boy electrifying 80,000 fans at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca. Mexico celebrated with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in the tournament's first match.
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the 2026 World Cup's opening ceremony on June 11, featuring legends like Maná and Alejandro Fernández in a celebration of Mexican culture. The 90-minute spectacle kicks off the first-ever three-nation World Cup tournament.
A towering bronze statue of soccer legend Pelé now stands outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, honoring the icon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The nine-meter sculpture captures Pelé's joyful celebration from Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup victory on Mexican soil.
Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium came alive with 80,000 fans as the 2026 World Cup kicked off with performances from Shakira, Andrea Bocelli, and stars from five continents. After 40 years, the global tournament returns to Mexico with a celebration of unity, diversity, and the world's love for football.
South African soccer coach Hugo Broos will return to Mexico's Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, exactly 40 years after playing there as a Belgian defender. The 74-year-old's team will face Mexico in the tournament's opening match on the same field where he lost to them in 1986.
Mexico striker Raul Jimenez scored an emotional World Cup goal at Azteca Stadium, just six years after a fractured skull nearly ended his career. The 35-year-old broke down in tears after heading in his country's second goal in front of 80,000 fans in the tournament's opening match.
Mexico is minting commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending soccer history with iconic landmarks. The country becomes the first to host three World Cups.
Mexico's beloved beach city threw a three-day birthday party complete with Air Force aerobatics, fireworks over the bay, and neighbors sharing cake in the streets. The coastal town marked 108 years as a municipality and 58 as a city with ceremonies that honored quiet heroes and celebrations that lit up the night sky.
Mexico becomes the first nation to host the FIFA World Cup three times, with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa preparing for his sixth and final tournament appearance at age 40. The home crowd advantage could finally push El Tri past the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is giving away her opening ceremony ticket to the 2026 World Cup through a nationwide soccer juggling competition for young women. The winner gets ticket #00001 while Sheinbaum watches with crowds in Mexico City's main square.
Three Mexican stadiums made major environmental upgrades to host the 2026 World Cup, earning prestigious LEED certifications for sustainability. The transformation shows how major sporting venues can become models for water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
The 2026 World Cup shattered all expectations with 500 million ticket requests for just 6 million available seats. FIFA officials say they've never seen this level of excitement for any event in history.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with three massive opening ceremonies across North America, featuring Shakira, Katy Perry, and Michael Bublé. Music superstars will headline shows in Mexico, Canada, and the USA before the tournament's first matches.
President Claudia Sheinbaum brought back a cherished tradition, hosting an emotional sendoff ceremony for Mexico's national soccer team before they open the 2026 World Cup at home. The moment honored goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as he heads to his sixth World Cup tournament.
Katia Itzel García will become one of just two women among 52 main referees at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, breaking barriers in a sport traditionally dominated by men. The Mexico City native has already made history as the first woman in 20 years to referee a top-division Liga MX match.
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