The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament.

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

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

Mexico, the USA and Canada will all put on displays this week

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The 2026 World Cup officially begins on June 11.

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.

The tournament pageantry spreads to Mexico City, Toronto and Southern California. Here's what to know and when to tune in.

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…

Performers, kickoff time, players to look out for, tactics, the venue, where to watch on TV and more

The time for talking is over as Mexico take center stage at what is sure to be a raucous Estadio Azteca.

We’re finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world will be glued to television…

It's time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Here's how to stream Shakira and see all the performers live.

Across Mexico and Canada, the World Cup starts the festivities with a star-studded lineup

Co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa as the 2026 World Cup gets underway.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game.…

Mexico's opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 is the first of the three, beginning at 1:30pm ET ahead of a 3pm kickoff.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.

World Cup 2026 kicks off with a glittering opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Azteca, led by Shakira, Burna Boy and Tyla, as FIFA’s first tri-nation tournament launches across…