Mexico vs South Africa: What is the weather forecast for World Cup opener?

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA thunderstorm could hit Mexico City during the opening game of the World Cup (Reuters)The 2026 World Cup is set to get underway with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City.This match is a repeat of the opening game from the 2010 World Cup when South Africa hosted the tournament.However, the match could be disrupted by severe weather, as there is the threat of an afternoon thunderstorm in the Mexican capital.Ahead of kick-off, temperatures had reached approximately 21c, and it was hoped that the thunderstorm would not hit until after the full time whistle.The weather was not an issue during the opening ceremony, as Shakira and Burna Boy lit up the stage.In fullWorld Cup 2026 opening ceremony LIVE: Shakira lights up Mexico City with tournament kick-off moments awayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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