MEXICO CITY -- Like so many others at the Estadio Azteca, I cried when the Mexican national anthem began to play. I happily teared up because of the privilege to witness history in the beautiful game, ...

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup got underway with the first of three opening ceremonies in Mexico on Thursday, with a tribute to the co-host nation's Indigenous cultures and pop performances to help ...

Almost eight years to the day after they were named as joint hosts alongside the United States and Canada, Mexico got the 2026 World Cup under way with a 2-0 win over South Africa in a match that saw ...

The arrival of South Africa's national team at Estadio Azteca quickly turned into one of the most colorful and joyful scenes ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. As players made their way ...

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: There will be a special TRIBUTE for Pelé and Diego Maradona during the World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico. At Estadio Azteca, in México, both Pelé and Maradona won the World Cup. Así luce ...

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 ...

The 2026 World Cup begins in Mexico City on Thursday. Never before have soccer fans been treated to a World Cup tournament on this scale, with Mexico joining forces alongside the United States and ...

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, June 11, with host nation Mexico facing South Africa in what is a rematch of a previous World Cup opening game. With fans already making their way to the ...

After years undergoing extensive renovations, Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium is ready to kick off the World Cup on Thursday. The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the massive arena ahead of the ...

Political unrest and protests provide unwanted backdrop to opening match between tournament co-hosts Mexico and South Africa Tom has been The Telegraph's Sports News Correspondent since 2018, and was ...