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Career comes full circle for South Africa coach Broos at Azteca Stadium
Career comes full circle for South Africa coach Broos at Azteca Stadium PUEBLA, Mexico, June 9 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos’ career comes full circle on Thursday when the World Cup kicks off at the Azteca Stadium, 40 years after he played for Belgium against Mexico at the very same venue. The 74-year-old takes charge of South Africa in the opening match against the co-hosts, returning to the iconic Mexico City stadium where Belgium lost 2-1 to Mexico in their opening encounter at the 1986...
Mexico City: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
The iconic Azteca stadium is set to host five matches during this summer's World Cup. Mexico City is set to host five matches at this summer's FIFA World Cup, making it the perfect time to visit the most populous city in North America. Whether you are marvelling at ancient ruins or enjoying contemporary art, there is a palpable energy in the air and it will undoubtedly be present during the tournament.
Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup
Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President Claudia Sheinbaum described as a "provocation." Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to...
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener
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Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests
Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. The preparations come as teachers’ protests and encampments continue in the city centre, disrupting movement near key World Cup fan zones. Published On 9 Jun 2026
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico June 5 : Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday. Here are some details: • Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff between Mexico and South Africa.
All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup
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Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party
Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party June 8, 2026As Mexico City prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, teachers have pledged to continue their protests for increased wages and better labor conditions in the area surrounding the capital's legendary Estadio Azteca (Aztec Stadium) as part of a national strike announced June 1 by the CNTE education workers union, which is demanding a 100% pay-rise. Over the past week, thousands of teachers have...
Pele's Mexico City hideaway preserved as World Cup returns for record third time
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Will Mexico's World Cup party be spoiled by teacher protest?
Will Mexico's World Cup party be spoiled by teacher protest? June 8, 2026As Mexico City prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, teachers have pledged to continue their protests for increased wages and better labor conditions in the area surrounding the capital's legendary Estadio Azteca (Aztec Stadium) as part of a national strike announced June 1 by the CNTE education workers union, which is demanding a 100% pay-rise. Over the past week, thousands of teachers have...