World Cup 2026 Kicks Off with Spectacular Mexico City Opening
A dazzling opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca ushered in the first 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Marco Reyes·7/4/2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Thursday night with a spectacular opening ceremony at the legendary Estadio Azteca, blending mariachi orchestras, Indigenous dancers, and a drone light show that spelled out the tournament's 'Unity' motto. Hosts Mexico kicked off the tournament proper against Morocco, drawing 1-1 in a fiercely contested Group A opener. The expanded 48-team format runs across 16 cities in three countries through July 19.
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