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Mexico Hosts South Africa in 2026 World Cup Opening Match
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Mexico City with hosts Mexico defeating South Africa 2‑0, a match that saw South Africa reduced to nine men after two send‑offs. The kickoff was highlighted by a star‑studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and the official anthem, while security was heightened throughout the Azteca Stadium and surrounding areas.
Us Mexicans are very honoured to be here, where the World Cup begins.
In this stadium, along with Canada and the United States, we welcome the 48 flags.
sources
- 1.France 24
- 2.Le Monde
- 3.Al Jazeera
- 4.The New York Times
- 5.CTV News
- 6.DW News
- 7.NPR
- 8.Agence France-Presse
- 9.Reuters
perspectives
countries
- 1.Mexico
- 2.South Africa
- 3.Canada
- 4.Somalia
- 5.United States
- 6.Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 7.Colombia
- 8.France
- 9.Nigeria
- 10.Argentina
- 11.Italy
- 12.Qatar
organizations
- 1.FIFA
- 2.Bafana Bafana
- 3.Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 4.Arizona State University
- 5.El Tri
- 6.Iranian Revolutionary Guards
- 7.Los Angeles Azules
- 8.Team Melli
- 9.US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
persons
- 1.Burna Boy
- 2.Claudia Sheinbaum
- 3.Mba Zwane
- 4.Raúl Jiménez
- 5.Roberto Alvarado
- 6.Andrea Bocelli
- 7.Brian Gutierrez
- 8.Cesar Montes
- 9.Donald Trump
- 10.Hugo Broos
- 11.J Balvin
- 12.Julian Quinones