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Estadio Azteca
Mexico City's fabled Estadio Azteca has been the backdrop for some of history's most unforgettable FIFA World Cup TM moments, including Pele's last sparks of invention on the world stage, a final glimpse of the old Jules Rimet Cup and Maradona's famous goals against England.
Did You Know?
- The approximate weight of the concrete used in the construction of the mighty Azteca stadium is said to be in excess of 100,000 tons.
- The Azteca is officially known as the Guillermo Caneda Stadium and is also referred to by some locals as the Coloseo de Santa Ursula.
- Huge deposits of volcanic rock that remained from the eruption of an ancient volcano had to be blasted away before laying the foundations.
- More than 800 workers and ten architects, led by Pedro Ramirez Vasquez and Rafael Mijares, were engaged in the construction of the Azteca.
- The pitch is positioned to help prevent the passing of the sun from east to west adversely affecting either team during daytime matches.
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