Mexico City World Cup Stadium became the center of two very different scenes on Thursday as the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began. While fans inside the famous stadium celebrated the start of football’s biggest event, violent clashes broke out outside the venue shortly before kickoff.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.

Mexico City assures a peaceful World Cup 2026 opening amid teacher protests demanding salary and pension reforms.

Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue

ALBAWABA- Thousands of striking teachers blocked major roads in Mexico City on Tuesday, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill just 48 hours befo

Just 48 hours before the World Cup opening ceremony, protesters block the road to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. Learn more about the ongoing demonstrations

Thousands of Mexican teachers and activists blocked roads to Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener, demanding pay raises and protesting

Ahead of World Cup play: Under two days before the opening match in the mythical Azteca stadium and Mexico City is boiling: thousands of teachers are blocking streets, travel…

FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world in the opening ceremonies.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters…

The World Cup opener is June 11, Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Your CDMX day-one guide: protests, transport, the Zócalo fan zone and where to watch.

As football fans from across the world flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests…

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.

Mexico deploys nearly 100,000 security personnel for the 2026 World Cup opener as CNTE teacher protests occupy key locations near Estadio Azteca.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with two fixtures in Mexico today against the backdrop of political firestorms, accusations of exorbitant ticket price-gouging, severe US travel…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by…

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicks off with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

MEXICO CITY, June 11 : With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to open the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca…

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world