FIFA World Cup Opening LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa Match LIVE from Estadio Azteca | Shakira | N18G [u2um5Eq9NV8]
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Fans Arrive for Mexico vs South Africa Opening Match | Estadio Azteca | CNBC TV18 VC: Reuters/AP Live from outside Azteca stadium in Mexico City as Mexico and South Africa fans arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The opening match between Mexico and South Africa takes place at the iconic Estadio Azteca located in Mexico City, Mexico. Hosting this historic match in Mexico City Stadium marks a monumental milestone, making it the first venue ever to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches. The legendary 80,000+ capacity stadium serves as the backdrop for this opening fixture, kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup – the first on African soil – hosts South Africa faced Mexico in the tournament’s opening match, playing out a 1-1 draw. On Thursday, the teams meet again at the same stage. This time, cohosts Mexico welcome South Africa, as the much-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. With 80,000 fans expected to pack the prestigious Estadio Azteca, the opener promises to be an incredible spectacle. Exactly 90 minutes before kickoff, an opening ceremony will take place, headlined by four-time Grammy-winning superstar Shakira, while Colombian singer J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will also feature among the cast of performers. With an expanded participation pool of 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup is the biggest in the sport’s history, and the first to be held in three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. Mexico’s predicted starting XI Raul Rangel; Jesus Gallardo, Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes, Israel Reyes; Brian Gutierrez, Erik Lira, Alvaro Fidalgo; Julian Quinones, Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez South Africa’s predicted starting XI Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba; Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha; Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Oswin Appollis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: We are currently displaying Fans arrive/ watch party/ practice match visuals along with a live scorecard. Please note that this is not an actual live match, and the content shown does not represent real-time gameplay or official match coverage. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fifa world cup 2026 opening match, fifa world cup 2026 opening ceremony mexico, world cup 2026 mexico opening match live, fifa 2026 opening ceremony mexico city, world cup 2026 kickoff match live updates, fifa world cup 2026 opening game teams, mexico world cup opening ceremony 2026 live, fifa world cup 2026 inaugural match coverage, mexico estadio azteca opening ceremony 2026, fifa wc 2026 opening match live streaming, fifa world cup 2026 opening event highlights, world cup 2026 mexico ceremony live updates, fifa 2026 first match live score updates, mexico world cup ceremony performances 2026, fifa world cup 2026 opening day schedule, world cup 2026 live coverage opening ceremony mexico, fifa 2026 opening ceremony performers mexico, fifa world cup opening game news 2026, mexico host opening match world cup 2026, fifa 2026 opening ceremony