The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more

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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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 first of three opening ceremonies has star power and cultural colour, but not enough time to gel

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…

Opening ceremony was actually quite enjoyable, though Gianni Infantino might not have liked the boos

The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more