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TV tonight: the World Cup kicks off with three opening ceremonies

The Guardian UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 05:15 UTC By Hollie Richardson, Phil Harrison, Graeme Virtue and Jack Seale 1 min read
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J Balvin and Tyla perform at the first one in Mexico City. Plus: did James Dean create a new model of vulnerable masculinity? Here’s what to watch this evening6.15pm, ITV1Is it coming home?

J Balvin and Tyla perform at the first one in Mexico City. Plus: did James Dean create a new model of vulnerable masculinity? Here’s what to watch this evening

6.15pm, ITV1
Is it coming home? At this point, even asking that feels like a jinx. But here we go, with a summer of very inconveniently timed games between a whopping 48 teams. Three ceremonies will kick the tournament off, starting with one in Mexico City Stadium, where J Balvin and Tyla will perform. The Toronto and LA events follow on Friday. Hollie Richardson

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