The 2026 FIFA World Cup began at the 'Azteca' stadium in Mexico City with an opening ceremony featuring Shakira performing the official anthem, followed by the first match between Mexico and South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup began at the 'Azteca' stadium in Mexico City with an opening ceremony featuring Shakira performing the official anthem, followed by the first match between Mexico and South Africa.

@meduzalive 11 Jun 2026, 20:04

The World Cup has started in Mexico with 48 teams participating, a record number, and scandals have already arisen regarding visas and high ticket prices.

@ostorozhno_novosti 11 Jun 2026, 19:10

The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun in Mexico City, featuring 48 teams, with the final scheduled for July 19.

@varlamov_news 11 Jun 2026, 18:58

There are only two hours left until the official opening of the 2026 World Cup, with most matches taking place at night, making it challenging to follow all of them.

@mash 11 Jun 2026, 17:04

The World Cup started on June 11 and will last until July 19, featuring a record number of participants and host countries.

@meduzalive 11 Jun 2026, 05:55