Independent iconIndependentJul 4, 2026

England enter the Azteca cathedral – football’s greatest stadium

From Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England must embrace the history when they face Mexico

England enter the Azteca cathedral – football’s greatest stadium

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From Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England must embrace the history when they face Mexico

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From Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England must embrace the history when they face Mexico

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