What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?

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What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?

A star-studded performance, headlined by singers Shakira and Burna Boy, and a gigantic World Cup trophy officially inaugurated the tournament at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. …

A star-studded performance, headlined by singers Shakira and Burna Boy, and a gigantic World Cup trophy officially inaugurated the tournament at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The iconic World Cup venue was a sea of dark green and yellow jerseys, as fans eagerly awaited the tournament opener between hosts Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. …

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South Africans · United States · 2006 World Cup · Claudia Sheinbaum