The 10 Biggest Facts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio AKRON! | OneFootball

The curtain came down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Sunday, and Estadio AKRON secured its place in international football history. For several weeks, the Fortaleza Rojiblanca was transformed into Estadio Guadalajara, welcoming thousands of fans who experienced the excitement of the world's biggest football tournament.

From historic matches to unforgettable atmospheres and moments that will live on in the memories of everyone in attendance, here are the 10 facts that made Estadio AKRON one of the most memorable venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spain, winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played one of their Group Stage matches at Estadio AKRON, defeating Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a goal from Álex Baena.

The pitch at Estadio AKRON hosted Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Uruguay, and Spain during the FIFA World Cup. In addition, New Caledonia and Jamaica also played at the venue during the Intercontinental Playoffs.

The match between Mexico and South Korea recorded the highest attendance among all matches played at the Fortaleza Rojiblanca during the World Cup, with 45,522 fans filling the stands.

Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio AKRON welcomed a total of 180,930 spectators, all of whom witnessed a historic chapter for the Fortaleza Rojiblanca.

The passion in the stands, the city's hospitality, and the atmosphere surrounding every match led thousands of domestic and international visitors to regard Guadalajara as one of the tournament's best host cities.

Fans enjoyed clashes between South Korea and Czech Republic, Mexico and South Korea, Colombia and DR Congo, as well as Uruguay against Spain.

The South Korea vs. Czech Republic match will forever be remembered as the first FIFA World Cup match played at Estadio AKRON, officially making the Fortaleza Rojiblanca a World Cup stadium.

The Czech defender scored the first FIFA World Cup goal in the history of the Fortaleza Rojiblanca, finding the net in the 59th minute of the venue's opening match.

Six goals were scored across the four Group Stage matches. Including the two Intercontinental Playoff games, a total of eight goals were scored at Estadio AKRON.

Group Stage in Guadalajara

Intercontinental Playoffs

Beyond the football, thousands of visitors from Mexico and around the globe had the opportunity to discover the home of Guadalajara while enjoying a first-class experience in the Pearl of the West, made possible by the stadium improvements and infrastructure upgrades completed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Rojiblanco Note…

New Caledonia made history on the pitch of the Fortaleza Rojiblanca. Although the Oceanian nation had taken part in four FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns since joining FIFA in 2004, the Intercontinental Playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the furthest stage the team has ever reached in a World Cup qualifying process.