World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico City and Other Top Photos From Latin America and the Caribbean
FIFA projected $13 billion in revenue as Shakira, Burna Boy and Andrea Bocelli performed before the tournament’s first match.
- On Thursday, the World Cup kicked off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as co-host Mexico faced South Africa, launching a sprawling tournament featuring 48 teams.
- Hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the event spans 104 matches over 39 days, building toward the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
- Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy performed the official song 'Dai Dai,' while Italian singer Andrea Bocelli duetted with South Korean-American singer and songwriter Ejae during the ceremony.
- On Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended tournament organization, brushing off criticism over visa issues and insisting tickets topping $30,000 were priced appropriately.
- FIFA faces criticism as Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has refused entry to Iranian and Somali nationals, including a top referee, creating geopolitical tensions amid the tournament's celebration.
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico City and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
June 5
Mexico City, 11 Jun (EFE).- A ‘green tide’ of hundreds of fans flooded the streets of Mexico City this Thursday to celebrate with flags and chants the victory of their team against South Africa by 2-0 in the inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup, despite the intense rain threatening to bitter the celebration. With the moods in the clouds after the end of the party, the emblematic Angel of Independence, on the Paseo de la Reforma, became the cent…
Mexico kicks off historic FIFA World Cup 2026 with spectacular opening ceremony
MEXICO CITY - The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially got underway on Thursday with a dazzling opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca, setting the stage for the largest tournament in football history before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Mexico won against South Africa after the opening ceremony in Mexico City which featured Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Football fans are set for nearly 40 days of action across three countries. Source link : https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-kicks-off-in-mexico-city/a-77511676?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Author : Publish date : 2026-06-11 21:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Dai Dai": Shakira, Burna Boy The Highlight In Opening Ceremony As FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off
At the hallowed Azteca Stadium, Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa
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