What is Mexico’s record at the Azteca and why will it be tough for England?

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2 Jul 2026 • 7:27 PM MYT
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What is Mexico’s record at the Azteca and why will it be tough for England?

  • England will take on Mexico in Mexico City during the early hours of Monday morning UK time.
  • Estadio Azteca is a fortress, with the Mexicans only suffering two competitive defeats at the stadium in their history.
  • The stadium opened in 1966, hosted this year's tournament opener where Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, and previously staged World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986.
  • The stadium's capacity has been reduced through renovations since its peak attendances of over 100,000 but its 7,200-foot altitude presents a significant challenge for visiting teams.
  • Overall, Mexico have played 89 competitive matches at the Azteca, winning 70 of those, drawing 17 and losing only two.

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