The Mexican national team, El Tri, is set to face South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11. The 2026 World Cup will be Mexico's third time hosting the tournament.

What's happening with the Azteca Stadium?

The Azteca Stadium is the largest stadium in Latin America, with a maximum capacity of 87,000 spectators. It will host five matches during the tournament, including the opener and Mexico's last group stage match.

What's the context of the match?

FIFA has decided to expand the tournament to an unprecedented scale: 48 teams, 104 matches, and almost 40 days of competition. The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history and also the most geographically dispersed, with matches played in four different time zones. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Matches at Azteca Stadium | 5 | | Azteca Stadium capacity | 87,000 |

What's next for Mexico?

Mexico is currently in first place in the 2026 World Cup standings, with 6 points and a goal difference of +3. Their next match will be against South Africa, and then they will face other opponents in the group stage. The current standings are as follows: | Position | Team | Points | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Mexico | 6 | | 2 | South Korea | 3 |