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2026 World Cup Opens in Mexico City

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicked off on Thursday in Mexico City with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium, followed by the first match between co-host Mexico and South Africa, according to Deutschlandfunk.

2026 World Cup Opens in Mexico City
Photo: bilder.deutschlandfunk.de

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began on Thursday in Mexico City. An opening ceremony took place at the Azteca Stadium, followed by the first match. Co-host Mexico faced South Africa.

The tournament is jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It is the first World Cup with 48 participating teams. Matches are being played in 16 stadiums across North America.

Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de