World Cup 2026 in Mexico
Mexico will host the opening match and 13 games in 3 cities. First time a country hosts for the third time. Your complete guide to experience the football festival.
🇲🇽 Mexico Matches — Group A
🏟️ The 3 Venues in Mexico
Click each venue to see matches, how to get there, hotels and tips
Mexico City - Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca • 87,000 seats
🇲🇽 Mexico matches
06-11 • Mexico vs South Africa
06-24 • Czechia vs Mexico
Guadalajara - Akron Stadium
Estadio Akron • 49,850 seats
🇲🇽 Mexico matches
06-18 • Mexico vs South Korea
Monterrey - BBVA Stadium
Estadio BBVA • 53,500 seats
✈️ How to reach the venues
🏙️ Ciudad de México
- ✈️ MEX Airport - flights worldwide
- 🚇 Metro + Metrobús to Estadio Azteca
- 🚗 Uber/DiDi $150-250 MXN from downtown
- ⚠️ Altitude 2,240m - acclimatize 2 days
🏔️ Monterrey
- ✈️ MTY Airport - domestic & international flights
- 🚇 Metro to Exposición + FIFA shuttle
- 🚗 Uber/DiDi $200-350 MXN from downtown
- 🌡️ EXTREME HEAT in June: 35-40°C
🎺 Guadalajara
- ✈️ GDL Airport - domestic & international flights
- 🚇 Light Rail L3 + FIFA shuttle
- 🚗 Uber/DiDi $250-400 MXN from downtown
- 📍 Stadium in Zapopan, 30 min from downtown
📋 Essential fan guide
🎟️ Tickets
Only buy tickets at FIFA.com/tickets. Don't buy from street resellers. Prices range from $1,800 to $50,000 MXN depending on phase and location.
💳 Payments
Stadiums will be cashless. Bring credit/debit cards or digital wallet. ATMs available outside stadiums.
📱 Connectivity
Buy a Telcel or AT&T SIM at the airport ($200-500 MXN with data). Free WiFi at fan zones and many restaurants.
👕 Jerseys & souvenirs
Buy official jerseys at FIFA stores in fan zones or online. Avoid street counterfeits. Mercado Libre has options from $400 MXN.
🍺 Food & drinks
Try Mexican street food: tacos, elotes, esquites, aguas frescas. Stadium prices are 2-3x higher. Eat before entering.
🔒 Safety
Stadium areas will have enhanced security. Don't bring large backpacks. Use Uber/DiDi instead of street taxis. Keep belongings close.
🎊 The Mexican World Cup experience
It's not just football — it's a party. Here's what you need to know to experience it like a local
🍺 Beers for the match
Corona Extra
THE Mexican beer. With lime and salt, it's the Mexican football ritual. Most popular in stadiums.
Victoria
Smooth amber beer, perfect for Monterrey's heat. Historic Mexican football sponsor.
Negra Modelo
Dark vienna lager. For fans wanting something fuller. Ideal with snacks.
Michelada
Beer with lime, hot sauce, Clamato and chili. THE Mexican stadium cocktail. Order with Modelo or Sol.
💡 Stadium price: $120-180 MXN. Outside: $30-60 MXN. Pro tip: drink at the fan zone before entering.
🌮 World Cup food & snacks
Tacos al pastor
Kings of street food. Find them outside the stadium, $15-25 MXN per taco. Best pre-match fuel.
Corn on the cob & esquites
Corn with mayo, cheese, chili and lime. Perfect stadium snack. $30-50 MXN from street carts.
Guacamole with chips
Classic group snack. Buy at local markets or order at restaurants. Fresh and delicious.
Prepared chicharrones
Flour chicharrón with pickled pork skin, clamato, hot sauce and lime. THE Mexican stadium snack. $40-60 MXN.
💡 Each venue has regional food: CDMX=tacos, Monterrey=grilled meat, Guadalajara=tortas ahogadas
🎉 Stadium traditions & atmosphere
Cielito Lindo chant
Sing with 80,000 people. Goosebumps guaranteed.
The Mexican Wave
Invented in Mexico 1986. Stand up when it reaches your section.
Trumpets & rattles
Buy a rattle or vuvuzela outside ($50-100 MXN). The noise is part of the party.
Face painting
Green, white and red on your face. Artists outside from $50 MXN. Charro hats are classic too.
💰 Estimated daily budget
Estimated daily total:
$4,900 - $27,300 MXN
(~$250 - $1,400 USD)
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