FIFA World Cup opening ceremony live: Shakira starts 2026 party in Mexico City

Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opener In Mexico City! The 2026 World Cup begins with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca before Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match on Thursday,

Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener with three red cards: Live updates and reaction

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway today as Mexico hosts South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Join us as we count down to kickoff, and get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.
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India A vs Afghanistan A live score, Tri-Nation Series 2026: Gaikwad brings up second half-century on the bounce, IND A 238/3 (36); Match reduced to 49 overs per side

Follow live coverage of the India A vs Afghanistan A, second match in the Tri-Nation A Series 2026. Stay updated with live scores, wickets, partnerships, playing XIs, match analysis, highlights and key moments as India A looks for its second win in Sri Lanka.

India A vs Afghanistan A 2nd ODI match live score: Indians asked to bat first, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi off to flying start

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Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony

Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.