The semi-final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between Italy and West Germany has been called the "Game of the Century". It was played on 17 June 1970 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Italy won 4–3 af
The plaque commemorating the match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
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Estadio Azteca, officially known as Estadio Banorte for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City. At an elevation of 2,241 meters above sea level it is the official
Italy v West Germany (1970 FIFA World Cup)
…the "Game of the Century" (Spanish: Partido del Siglo; Italian: Partita del secolo; German: Jahrhundertspiel). It was played on 17 June 1970 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Italy won 4–3 after five of the seven goals were scored in extra time, the record for most goals scored during extra time in a FIFA…
Aerial view from east in 2026
Spectators outside the Azteca during the 1986 FIFA World Cup
Interior of the stadium prior to a match between Club América and Tijuana, 25 September 2011
Bench area and side stand