NewsWorld newsFIFA World CupFootage shared on social media shows unrest outside the Estadio Azteca as South Africa faces off with Mexico in the World Cup - with protesters seen hurling Molotov cocktails21:22, 11 Jun 2026Updated 21:41, 11 Jun 2026Chaos has erupted in Mexico City as Mexico take on South Africa face in the opening match of the World Cup.‌Footage shared on social media shows unrest outside Gate 8 of Estadio Azteca, where protesters were reportedly seen hurling Molotov cocktails.‌It comes as residents argued that officials have focused on the event over urgent social concerns currently plaguing the country.‌Over 1,000 family members of Mexico's missing people marched toward the stadium yesterday carrying candles and photographs of their missing loved ones.The match was reportedly continuing while the violence erupted tonight, but concerns were raised about crowd safety at the venue.‌A separate emergency incident, which happened shortly before kick-off, saw emergency services race to Gate 1 where an elderly man had tragically died.The 80-year-old man is believed to have suffered a suspected heart attack at Gate 1. Paramedics from the World Cup security medical team are said to have reached the scene within minutes and administered CPR, stabilising the man before he was taken to hospital.He was initially placed under observation in a stable condition, according to local authorities, but sadly later died.‌The 2026 World Cup began at 8pm local time with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The US, Mexico and Canada are also preparing to jointly host 48 teams across a six-week competition.A record 104 matches will be played across 16 stadiums during the 39-day event.The tournament has been dogged by controversy in the lead-up to kick-off, with Iran previously threatening to pull out of the World Cup as geopolitical tensions continued to simmer.Article continues belowIt is unclear if there have been any arrests or injuries linked to the clashes outside the stadium this evening.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FIFA World CupBreaking News