Which World Cup game in Mexico City has the cheapest tickets?
David Hoffman- Mexico City will host five World Cup games, including a Round of 16 game on July 5.
- The first game played at Estadio Azteca will be Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11.
- The cheapest Mexico City ticket is $971 for the match between Uzbekistan and Colombia. Limited tickets to all World Cup games are still available.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts off with a thrilling first match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The game features Mexico and South Africa facing off at Estadio Azteca on June 11 as both teams eye a deep tournament run. In total, five games will be played in Mexico City.
During the Group Stage, Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, Uzbekistan and the to-be-named UEFA Player Winner D will compete at Estadio Azteca. Beyond the preliminary stages, Mexico City also hosts a Round of 16 game on July 5.
Scroll below to find out all the details and how to shop World Cup tickets in Mexico City.
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Cheapest Mexico City World Cup tickets
Currently, the cheapest World Cup ticket for Estadio Azteca is $971 for a Category 3 ticket on Wednesday, June 17 when Uzbekistan and Colombia go head-to-head.
When is the first Mexico City World Cup game?
The first World Cup game at Estadio Azteca is Mexico vs. South Africa on Thursday, June 11, which is the first match of the tournament. Tickets for the game are available starting at $3,498.
How many World Cup games will Mexico City host?
Estadio Azteca will host five World Cup matches, including a Round of 16 match on July 5.
Which World Cup teams will play in Mexico City?
While we don't know who will compete during the Round of 32 and 16, the following teams will compete during the World Cup Group Stage:
- Colombia
- Mexico
- South Africa
- Uzbekistan
- UEFA Player Winner D
Mexico City World Cup full schedule
- Thursday, June 11 - Mexico vs. South Africa at 3 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Wednesday, June 17 - Uzbekistan vs. Colombia at 10 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Wednesday, June 24 - TBD vs. Mexico at 9 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Tuesday, June 30 (Round of 32) - Shop tickets
- Sunday, July 5 (Round of 16) - Shop tickets
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