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World Cup 2026: Mexico’s opening ceremony and El Tri’s winning start – in pictures

The Guardian UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 21:10 UTC By Steven Bloor 1 min read
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The best images from Mexico City Stadium as the 2026 World Cup got under way, with Shakira and Burna Boy starring in the first of the tournament’s three opening ceremonies before El Tri made easy work of their opener against Bafana Bafana Continue reading...

The best images from Mexico City Stadium as the 2026 World Cup got under way, with Shakira and Burna Boy starring in the first of the tournament’s three opening ceremonies before El Tri made easy work of their opener against Bafana Bafana

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World Cup 2026 (EVENT) Mexico (LOCATION) El Tri’s (ORG) Mexico City Stadium (LOCATION) the 2026 World Cup (EVENT) Shakira (PERSON) Burna Boy (PERSON) El Tri (ORG) Bafana Bafana Continue (PERSON)
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