Estadio Azteca Opens Gates to 80,000 Fans as Mexico vs South Africa Kicks Off the 2026 World Cup

The

@ActuFoot_

account is sharing that the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has opened its gates ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match. Key details from the post:

• More than 80,000 spectators are expected for tonight's match.
• It's the opening fixture: Mexico vs South Africa .

The attached video shows a huge crowd of Mexican fans in green shirts gathering excitedly around the stadium, highlighting the electric atmosphere for the start of the tournament. This is a historic moment: Estadio Azteca is the first stadium to host the World Cup opening match three times (1970, 1986, and now 2026). The co-hosted tournament (USA, Mexico, Canada) kicks off here in Group A. The vibe is pure football fever — Mexico is ready to host the world!

🚨🚨 C’EST PARTI : L’ESTADIO AZTECA 🇲🇽 A OUVERT SES PORTES POUR LE MATCH D’OUVERTURE DU MONDIAL 2026 !!!! 🏟️🤩

Plus de 80.000 spectateurs sont attendus ce soir pour ce Mexique 🇲🇽 - 🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud. pic.twitter.com/fFZ16Wbeh6

— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) June 11, 2026

The ActuFoot account announces that the Estadio Azteca has opened its doors ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening match, with over 80,000 spectators expected for the Mexico-South Africa game. A shared video shows a large crowd of Mexican fans in green jerseys around the stadium, highlighting the excitement for the tournament's opening match.

The match kicks off the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, and is notable for the historic atmosphere of the Azteca Stadium.