Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Empty seats and World Cup water breaks take shine off opening games
Mexico scores first goal of 2026 World Cup on home turf after emotional national anthem in opening ceremony
Tyla performs reps Jeffrey Campbell for FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
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The tournament begins with three opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and the United States starting on Thurs. June 11. Here is how to watch online.
An 81-year-old German football fan tragically died after suffering a heart attack and collapsing outside the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and
The actress proudly showed up to the ceremony on June 11 as the World Cup's Global Ambassador and she delivered a passionate welcome speech
Jessie Reyez didn’t necessarily need World Cup fever thrust upon her at this moment in time, but she’s dealing with it. The Toronto-born, Brampton-raised R&B singer simultaneously celebrates her 35th birthday and the release of her exceptional fourth album,
Alongside Nora Fatehi, the Toronto ceremony featured a lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, including Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, and Michael Bublé.
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