Estadio Azteca ranks sixth among largest soccer stadiums worldwide
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is recognized as the sixth largest soccer stadium globally, holding 87,523 fans. Opened in 1966, it hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, and will again in 2026, making it the first venue to host three men's World Cups. Despite its historic significance, it remains smaller than Camp Nou in Barcelona, which tops the list at 99,354 capacity. Estadio Azteca's altitude at 2,240 meters provides teams with a competitive advantage during matches.
- •Estadio Azteca has a capacity of 87,523 spectators.
- •It opened in 1966 before the Mexico City Olympics.
- •It will host matches in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Camp Nou is currently the largest stadium at 99,354 seats.
- •Estadio Azteca is the highest-elevation stadium to host World Cup matches.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest soccer stadiums in the world: Largest arenas by capacity including Mexico's Estadio Aztec
"Mexico City's Estadio Azteca is one of the most iconic soccer stadiums in the world. But where does it rank among the biggest?
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