Shakira opens the World Cup as Mexico faces South Africa and South Korea takes on Czechia, in photos
Shakira opens the World Cup as Mexico faces South Africa and South Korea takes on Czechia, in photos
The Fri, June 12, 2026 at 2:46 AM UTC
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1 / 0The top photos of the week by AP photojournalistsA general view of the Mexico City stadium ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Felix) (AP Photo/Antonio Felix)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa, while South Korea faced Czechia in the other opening-day match, as the competition began amid escalating protests and social tensions in the capital.
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