The tournament kicked off on Thursday with Mexico meeting South Africa in Mexico City against a backdrop of significant civil unrest.

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

Mexico maakt zich in een hoofdstad vol protesten op voor de openingswedstrijd van het WK voetbal. Twee dagen voor het eerste duel tussen Mexico en Zuid-Afrika zijn er opnieuw veel…

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

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…

Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday condemned the violence by security forces during the large protests in southern Mexico City surrounding the opening of the 2026 World Cup,…

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 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 World Cup finally gets underway this evening as Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

MEXICO CITY, June 11 — Hundreds of protesters returned to an area near Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium kast night, hours before the opening ceremony of the World Cup was due to...

Conflitos acontecem nos arredores do Estádio Azteca enquanto México e África do Sul se enfrentam

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

The first of three Football World Cup opening ceremonies is underway in Mexico City.

The World Cup is almost upon us with Mexico vs South Africa kicking off the latest edition of the tournament

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa in the opening match. Amid...