In 1986, it will be the third time hosting the opening match of the World Cup. The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in the Mexican capital of Mexico City, while the final will be played on July 19 in New York at the stadium used by the NFL teams New York Giants and New York Jets, FIFA announced. This will be the third time that the opening and first match of the world’s best footballers will be held at this legendary stadium, which can accommodate 83,264 spectators. The Azteca Stadium is, indeed, a historic venue with a rich footballing legacy.