World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

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Mexico hosted an opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted with the US and Canada. The event, held at the Azteca stadium ahead of the co-hosts' match against South Africa, featured musical performances from artists including Shakira, J Balvin, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, and Fher Olvera, who performed songs from the tournament's official soundtrack. Mexican singer Fernández sang the national anthem, and South African artist Tyla performed her country's anthem. Performers showcased indigenous clothing and elaborate costumes. Tyla is also scheduled to perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Tyla will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles.

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South African star Tyla performed her national anthem.

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Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández sang the Mexican national anthem.

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The opening ceremony in Mexico featured musical performances from Shakira, J Balvin, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, and Fher Olvera.

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Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside the US and Canada.

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Will Grant / BBCJavier Pérez and his family in front of the Azteca stadiumGetty ImagesMexico is co-hosting the 2026 tournament alongside the US and Canada, with those North American teams hosting their own opening ceremonies on Friday.Today, the focus is on Mexico's festivities. Ahead of the co-hosts match against South Africa, fans in the stadium were treated to musical performances from Shakira, Colombia's J Balvin, Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Latin music star Danny Ocean and Fher Olvera.Mexican singer Fernández, who is the son of veteran crooner Vicente Fernández, sang the Mexican national anthem head of the match. And Grammy-winning South African star Tyla performed her national anthem. ReutersTyla, whose hits include Water and the Fifa song Game Time, will return to the World Cup stage on Friday to take part in the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles alongside Katy Perry, Future, Lisa and Anitta.Performers in the historic stadium wore indigenous clothing, while others were dressed in all gold and held giant golden footballs above their heads.

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