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Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, perched high above sea level, has witnessed iconic moments in football, music, and religion, and now prepares to host England’s first visit in nearly four decades.
Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca has witnessed some of football’s most iconic moments, from Pele’s 1970 World Cup heroics to Maradona’s legendary goals, while its unique design and altitude shape unforgettable experiences.
In a recent address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted soccer’s power to unite, shared memories of playing defense in Peru and American football in his youth, and expressed his support for Real Madrid, while reflecting on the World Cup’s global reach.