Which stadium has hosted the most FIFA World Cup matches?

Estadio Azteca has hosted the most FIFA World Cup matches.

Mexico City’s famous stadium led the record after hosting 10 matches at the 1970 World Cup and nine more at the 1986 tournament. Its total rose again when it hosted five matches during the 2026 World Cup, giving it 24 World Cup matches overall.

The venue opened in 1966 and became one of football’s most important stages. Brazil won the 1970 final there, while Argentina won the 1986 final. It also hosted the celebrated 1970 semifinal between Italy and West Germany, often called the “Game of the Century,” and Argentina’s 1986 quarter-final against England, featuring Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century.”

A common mix-up is confusing most matches with most finals. Estadio Azteca also holds the record for hosting the most finals, with two before 2026, but the match-count record depends on its unusually large schedule across three tournaments.