Azteca Stadium
Coverage of Azteca Stadium in the Nexus archive.
- LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide — Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Brazil and Mexico conclude their World Cup group stages, Colombia prepares to finalize its presidential election results, and Argentina's dollar reaches a 2026 high. Key events include Brazil vs. Scotland in Miami and Mexico vs. Czechia at the Azteca stadium.
- LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide — Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Uruguay's football team drew in a match, Argentina begins title defense, Colombia heads to Azteca Stadium amid election tensions, and Mexico City's teacher standoff escalates as government takes action.
- Africa: South Africa's Bafana Open Campaign With Defeat By Mexico and Two Red Cards
South Africa's Bafana team began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The match saw two red cards for South Africa.
- The Azteca Becomes First Stadium to Open Three World Cups
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico has become the first to host the opening match of three World Cups, having done so in 1970, 1986, and the current tournament. Mexico will face South Africa in the opener on June 11.
- South Africa: 'Bafana Bafana Will Be Ready to Face Mexico' - Hugo Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos states his team will be prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at Azteca Stadium. The match is scheduled for Thursday.