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Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff
Excitement was building across Mexico City on Thursday as fans gathered ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters dressed in Mexico's green jerseys lined up outside Mexico City Stadium, formerly known as the Azteca Stadium, while thousands headed to fan zones in the capital to watch the tournament kick off. Many fans were confident Mexico would begin its campaign with a win against South Africa.
World Cup chaos as riot police clash with protesters outside Mexico City stadium
World Cup chaos as riot police clash with protesters outside Mexico City stadium Footage shared on social media shows unrest outside the Estadio Azteca as South Africa faces off with Mexico in the World Cup - with protesters seen hurling Molotov cocktails Chaos has erupted in Mexico City as Mexico take on South Africa face in the opening match of the World Cup. Footage shared on social media shows unrest outside Gate 8 of Estadio Azteca, where protesters were seen hurling Molotov cocktails....
Mexico City counts down to 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium
Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches. Mexico City is preparing to take centre stage once again.
Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style
In Pictures Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City’s kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium. Fireworks, a sweeping light show and performances by Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin opened the 2026 World Cup before more than 80,000 fans at a revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. On Thursday, co-hosts Mexico kicked off the expanded 48-team tournament against South Africa at the steep concrete arena, officially...
As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage
Fans outside Mexico City Stadium before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times
World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times Al Jazeera’s teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup 2026 page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time match results and schedules. After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World...
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...
World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
World Cup starts in Mexico City June 11, 2026The World Cup opening ceremony began at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, marking the countdown to the opening group game between Mexico and South Africa. Latin music and dance numbers gravitated around a massive model of the World Cup trophy in the center of the pitch, ahead of 104 matches over the next 39 days, building to the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira...
In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild MEXICO CITY, June 8 : One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique to this part of the world splashed in bright purple on murals and subway cars or depicted in sculptures dribbling a soccer ball. Named after the Nahuatl word for "water monster," the axolotl (pronounced ah-sho-LO-tul) has become...