The World Cup 2026 is finally set to begin with a star-studded opening ceremony before Mexico and South Africa clash in the first match of the tournament.
Today’s ceremony will be headlined by Shakira and rapper Burna Boy at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca stadium, before the US and Canada host their own ceremonies tomorrow.
Attention will turn to the pitch at 8pm BST, when Mexico face off with South Africa, who are at the World Cup for the first time since hosting in 2010.
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Today’s ceremony will be headlined by music icons Shakira and Burna Boy at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca stadium.
It will be the first opening ceremony of this year’s competition, with the US and Canada hosting their own ceremonies tomorrow.
Attention will turn to the pitch at 8pm BST, when Mexico face off with South Africa, who are at the World Cup for the first time since hosting in 2010.
Mexico supporters gather ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City (Photo: Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images)Hence then, the article about world cup opening ceremony begins as shakira headlines star studded show was published today ( ) and is available on inews ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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