The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is popular not only throughout Latin America, but also far beyond its borders, as it is one of the 5 largest stadiums in the world in terms of capacity and size. One of the favorite sports among Mexicans is football, and the locals are proud that such a large-scale stadium has been opened in their country.
The history of the Azteca Stadium
The construction of the stadium was a landmark event for the whole of Mexico, as there were no facilities of this magnitude yet. At the time of the stadium's construction in 1961, the Government approved a number of programs that were to be held at this stadium in the future, and it happened. Major world events took place at this place: the 1968 Summer Olympics were held at the stadium, the 1970 FIFA World Cup was held here, the Pan American Games and many others significant events in the world of sports. The Azteca Stadium has repeatedly hosted matches between the national team of Mexico and other national teams of the world.
Features of the Azteca Stadium
It should be noted that the Azteca Stadium is similar to other stadiums in the world. It has been compared to the Maracana Stadium, located in Brazil and is the largest stadium in the world. The atmosphere in the stadium during matches is difficult to describe - the fans can be heard so strongly that many football players say that it strongly influences and puts pressure on them during matches.
If you are a football fan and you like sports, be sure to visit the Azteca Stadium and try to get here for the match. It is at this time that an unusual atmosphere reigns here and a lot of emotions will remain with you. You can also walk around the stadium park and see many different shops and park areas where you can visit various entertainment and cultural areas.
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