Mexico City
CDMX, Mexico
Football cathedral hosting its third World Cup opener — at 2,240m, the altitude is real.
🏟️ Getting to the stadium
Estadio Azteca
Santa Úrsula, south of centre
The Tren Ligero (light rail) stops at Estadio Azteca station right by the ground; connect via Metro line 2 at Tasqueña. Avoid driving in CDMX.
📅 Matches at Estadio Azteca
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group K
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Group A
Group A winner vs 3rd place (Group C/E/F/H/I)
Round of 32
Winner of match 79 vs Winner of match 80
Round of 16
Kickoff times shown in Mexico City local time. Weather chips are the forecast at kickoff (next 16 days).
🍔 What to eat
Tacos al pastor (El Vilsito)
Spit-roast pork tacos — Mexico City's defining street food, best at night.
Mercado de Coyoacán
Tostadas and tacos in a leafy southern neighbourhood near the stadium.
Pujol / Contramar
If you want world-famous sit-down dining, book these well ahead.
📍 Best things to do between matches
Teotihuacan pyramids
Climb the ancient Sun & Moon pyramids an hour from the city — unmissable.
Centro Histórico & Zócalo
Templo Mayor, the cathedral and the giant main square.
Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum
Cobbled streets, the Blue House and great markets in the south.
Weather is live; kickoff planning uses Mexico City's local time zone.