Opening ceremony details: The first of three opening ceremonies for the tournament takes place on Thursday, June 11, at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The spectacular pre-match show is scheduled to begin at 6:15pm UK time, which aligns exactly with 11:15am local time in Mexico.
Star-studded performers: Four-time Grammy winner Shakira will headline the opening ceremony alongside Nigerian star Burna Boy to perform the official tournament song, 'Dai Dai'.
They will be joined by a diverse lineup of international talent including South African singer Tyla, Colombian star J Balvin, Danny Ocean, and iconic Mexican acts like Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, and Los Ángeles Azules.
Match kick-off time: The opening game of the tournament features host nation Mexico taking on South Africa in a highly anticipated Group A clash.
