Colombia national football team will debut at Estadio Azteca, a venue that has witnessed some of the most important moments in football history. The Tricolor will face Uzbekistán at this stadium on June 17 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Estadio Azteca, located in the Mexican capital, has a capacity for over 83,000 spectators and is considered one of the most important in international football history. The stadium has hosted the opening matches of the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, and will again occupy that privileged spot in the 2026 edition. Over time, Estadio Azteca was the scene of two of the most memorable finals in football history. In 1970, it saw Brazil's Pelé crowned after defeating Italy and consolidating one of the best teams of all time. Sixteen years later, it was the stage where Diego Armando Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title. The match against Uzbekistán, corresponding to Group K, will be played on June 17 and will mark the beginning of Colombia's dream in a World Cup that will feature 48 teams for the first time. The name change to Estadio Ciudad de México during the tournament is due to FIFA rules, which prohibit the use of commercial names in stadiums during the competition. Once the tournament is over, it will revert to its new commercial name after the sponsorship agreement signed to finance the renovation work carried out for the World Cup. So, Colombia's debut in this legendary stadium will be a special moment for Néstor Lorenzo's team, who will seek to write their own history in one of the temples of world football. But the team is focused on the task at hand, and will look to make a strong start in the tournament. With a talented squad and a experienced coach, Colombia has the potential to make a deep run in the World Cup.