Mexico City, commonly nicknamed CDMX, is the capital city of Mexico. Formerly known as Tenochtitlan, it's actually the only capital in the Americas founded by Indigenous peoples. It is also home to the Internet's favourite salamander, the axolotl.

Preceded by FIFA World Cup Final host city
1970
Brazil 4–1 Italy
Succeeded by
Preceded by FIFA World Cup Final host city
1986
Argentina 3–2 West Germany
Succeeded by
Preceded by FIFA World Cup opening game host city
2026
Mexico vs. TBD
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