Estadio Azteca, Mexico, South Africa, Charlie Davies
10 June 2026
Estadio Azteca is set to become the first stadium to host three World Cups when Mexico face South Africa. The Athletic revisited the venue’s history through Charlie Davies, who scored there for the United States in 2009.
Davies described the stadium’s noise, altitude, intimidation and silence after an away goal as part of its aura. The feature builds anticipation for the renovated venue’s return as a major World Cup stage in Mexico City.