Mexico City Stadium, commonly known as Estadio Azteca, currently holds about 87,000 to 87,523 people depending on the source and configuration. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some sources list a slightly lower tournament capacity of about 80,824 to 83,000.

Quick scoop

  • Standard listed capacity: 87,000–87,523
  • Tournament capacity for 2026 World Cup: about 80,824–83,000
  • It is one of the largest stadiums in the Americas.

Here’s the cleanest short answer: about 87,000 people.

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Capacity type People Source
Regular listed capacity 87,000–87,523
2026 World Cup capacity About 80,824–83,000