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World Cup opening ceremony starts in Mexico City

June 11, 2026 / 10:08 PM

Sharjah24 - AFP: The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place at Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the tournament's opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

The 48-team tournament is also being hosted by the United States and Canada and will feature 104 games, culminating in the final in New Jersey on July 19.

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