The Fifa World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City will feature performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, and Tyla, starting at 7.30pm, with gates opening four hours before the match between Bafana Bafana and their opponents Mexico.

The World Cup will be officially kick-started with the traditional opening ceremony before Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

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