MEXICO CITY STADIUM
Three World Cups, One Eternal Legend
1966
A LEGEND IS BORN
On May 29, 1966, the stadium was officially inaugurated with a match between Club América and Torino of Italy. Designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, its innovative cantilevered roof guaranteed optimal visibility from every seat in the venue. That day, a colossus destined for history was born.
1970
THE KING AND THE GAME OF THE CENTURY
Mexico hosted the FIFA World Cup 1970™, where Pelé was crowned champion with Brazil in the final, cementing his legacy. The stadium also hosted the "Game of the Century" between Italy and West Germany — an unforgettable duel that defined an era.
1984
FIRST MAJOR RENOVATION
Under the guidance of its original architect, the Stadium expanded its capacity and modernized its facilities. The renovation prepared it to become the first venue in the world to host two FIFA World Cups™.
1986
DIEGO'S CONSECRATION
At the FIFA World Cup 1986™, Mexico became the first host country to organize two World Cups. The pitch witnessed the "Hand of God" and the "Goal of the Century" by Diego Maradona against England — moments forever etched into the collective memory of world football.
1993
BOXING WORLD RECORD
The stadium transformed into a monumental arena for Julio César Chávez's fight. Over 130,000 people attended, setting a world record for attendance at a boxing match.
1993
MICHAEL JACKSON THE KING OF POP
That same year, Michael Jackson brought his Dangerous World Tour to the stadium for five sold-out shows. Over half a million attendees witnessed a spectacle critics described as one of the most breathtaking of its time.
1994
NFL GUINNESS RECORD
The NFL arrived with the American Bowl between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Oilers. The game entered the Guinness Book of Records for the highest attendance in league history: 112,376 fans.
1997
GUILLERMO CAÑEDO STADIUM
The venue officially adopted the name "Estadio Guillermo Cañedo," in tribute to the executive who championed its construction and the organization of the World Cups in Mexico. It was a recognition of his vision and legacy.
1999
THE AZTECA'S RETURN
After two years, the original name returned by popular acclaim. That same year, the stadium welcomed Pope John Paul II during the "Encounter of Generations," a mass gathering that brought thousands of the faithful together.
2016
FUTURE AND MONDAY NIGHT
A new era of modernization began, with new premium areas and improved connectivity. That year, the NFL held the first Monday Night Football game outside the United States, cementing the Colossus of Santa Úrsula as a top-tier international venue.
2022
SUPERSTAR STAGE
The venue reaffirmed its global status by hosting massive tours such as Bad Bunny's, proving its enduring relevance as the entertainment epicenter of Latin America.
2026
NEW ERA HEADING TO 2026
A comprehensive technological transformation began, opening a new chapter in the stadium's history. Looking ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Estadio Ciudad de México is preparing to become the only venue on the planet to inaugurate three FIFA World Cups™.
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