Xinhua Headlines: Past meets future as World Cup returns to Mexico-

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

As the historic 48-team World Cup kicks off at the Estadio Azteca, we break down the real title contenders and the sentimental favourites.

The World Cup’s opener features hosts Mexico, who will be cheered on by fervent fans at Estadio Azteca

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

Mexico is preparing to make history as the first nation to host football's biggest tournament three times. But Mexico is also making a bold claim: "The ball comes home." Why? As…

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

Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the…

It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.

The opening ceremony in Mexico City will take place 90 minutes before kick-off

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

AP:After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.This year's tournament — which is hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico — was expanded to 48 teams that…

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…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, all eyes will be on Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca, the iconic venue selected to stage

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

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

Organisational issues abound and ‘nowhere looks special’ but the capital is in carnival mode and the football as usual will make it all OK.

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…

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…

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.