A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

BBC News Thursday 11 June 2026, 08:08 UTC 1 min read

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The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

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A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

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