Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside
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That decision was a clear one but the second red card, which came in the 84th minute, was more controversial. As Mexico looked to work their way into the box from the left wing, South Africa's Themba Zwane got into a grappling contest with Roberto Alvarado.
Tensions are flaring up outside the stadium hosting the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico as the Mexico v South Africa game kicked off. Protesters were seen throwing rocks and other projectiles at riot police stationed at the entrance eight leading into the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Jason Sudeikis will serve as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador at tonight's opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium, welcoming fans ahead of the USA vs. Paraguay match. The "Ted Lasso" star also appears in World Cup ad campaigns for Nike and Visa.
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) this morning celebrated the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a broadcasting ceremony at Angkasapuri
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