7200 feet above sea level. Over 87,000 fans planted firmly on the edge of their individual seats. The world’s best stadiums make for the world’s biggest stages. And few come close to fitting that bill quite like the Azteca. Forget The Globe, this is true theatre. Front-row tickets to action that rivals any blockbuster movie. History unfolded in front of the audience's own eyes. Built for the 1968 Olympic games, it’s the only stadium to host two World Cup finals, and a third is on the way in 2026. '70 and ‘86 both saw a home nation rally their heroes to QF exits - supporters and stadium in perfect harmony, both beacons of national pride. The Azteca's at its best when it's hosting truly Oscar-worthy scenes. Maradona’s Hand of God and Goal of the Century could only happen on a stage like this, so too Pele’s crowning moment. Held aloft for one last time, receiving his well-deserved deity status. Scorsese and Coppola will tell you that the setting is key to a good thriller, the Azteca only further proves their point. Those blades of grass, that towering structure. The Azteca didn’t just witness history; it inspired it.