World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira

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World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup got underway with the first of three opening ceremonies in Mexico on Thursday, with a tribute to the co-host nation's Indigenous cultures and pop performances to help …

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup got underway with the first of three opening ceremonies in Mexico on Thursday, with a tribute to the co-host nation's Indigenous cultures and pop performances to help launch the biggest World Cup ever . The festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Fittingly, it began with a dance routine highlighting Aztec culture. …

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