The tournament in numbers
This edition is the largest in history. For the first time, 48 national teams compete in a single tournament across 16 stadiums in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Mexico City hosts the opening match — one of the most anticipated moments of the event.
48
National teams
104
Matches
3
Host countries
39
Days
Matches at Estadio Azteca
Mexico City hosts 5 matches, including the opening match. Estadio Azteca is the only stadium in history to host matches in three different World Cups: 1970, 1986 and 2026. All schedules are in Central Time (Mexico City).
Thursday, June 11
Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Azteca
First match of the World Cup tournament
2:00 PM
Opening
Wednesday, June 17
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Estadio Azteca
9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 24
Czechia vs Mexico
Estadio Azteca
8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 30
Round of 32
Estadio Azteca
8:00 PM
Sunday, July 5
Round of 16
Estadio Azteca
7:00 PM
Follow the full tournament
Your national team may play in any of the 16 host cities — not only in Mexico City. These are the fastest ways to follow every match during your stay.
FIFA+
Official app · live scores · highlights · free on iOS and Android
Google
Search your national team name · instant live score
TV in Mexico
If your apartment has a TV, these are the channels with tournament coverage.
Canal 5 / Televisa
Free-to-air
TV Azteca
Selected matches
Sky Sports México
Full coverage
ViX
Full coverage
On matchdays traffic throughout the city increases significantly — not only near Estadio Azteca. Plan your transportation in advance.
Experience it without a stadium ticket
Not having a ticket to Estadio Azteca does not mean missing the World Cup. Mexico City prepared three levels of experience so every fan can experience the tournament from the inside.
FIFA Fan Festival · Zócalo
Free
The official epicenter of the tournament. Plaza de la Constitución transforms during the full 39 days
into the global meeting point of the World Cup, with the largest LED screen among the three host countries.
Zócalo, Historic Center · Metro Line 2, Zócalo/Tenochtitlan station
104 matches
· 510 m² LED screen
Up to 60,000 people per day · prior registration at fifa.com
For high-demand matches arrive at least 2 hours early
Football Festivals · 18 locations across the city
Free
Mexico City enabled 18 additional locations
with giant screens distributed across different boroughs. All are free, alcohol-free and include cultural and food activities. Ideal if you prefer a more local and relaxed atmosphere.
Jun 11 — Jul 19 · alcohol-free · family-friendly environment
Broadcast all 104 matches
Parque La Bombilla
Parque Tezozómoc
Campos Revolución
Utopía Meyehualco
Unidad Independencia
Deportivo Vivanco
Selected matches only
Plaza Garibaldi
Parque Cri-Cri
Dep. Leandro Valle
+5 more locations
Campo Marte 26 · Polanco
Paid
The premium option for those who want to experience the World Cup as a complete lifestyle experience. Located 10 minutes walking from ULIV properties in Polanco, Campo Marte becomes a 39-day festival where football mixes with international concerts and gastronomy from all over Mexico.
Campo Marte, Polanco · Jun 11 — Jul 19
Matches on giant screen + night concerts
Food festival featuring all 32 Mexican states
Starting at $400 MXN/day · passes available · Ticketmaster
Still looking for tickets to Estadio Azteca?
The main lotteries have closed, but last-minute sales remain active at fifa.com/tickets until the end of the tournament. No lottery — first come, first served. FIFA Marketplace is the only official fan-to-fan resale channel. Avoid ticket resellers on social media or on the street.
fifa.com/tickets
