World Cup 2026 ceremony lights up Mexico City
A panoramic view of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, on 11 June 2026, as the global football tournament officially got underway. (Xinhua via NationPress)
A panoramic view of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, on 11 June 2026, as the global football tournament officially got underway. (Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico City Stadium hosted the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026, drawing a packed crowd to witness the start of football's biggest global event. (Xinhua via NationPress)
Scenes from the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026, capturing the spectacle that launched the tournament before a global television audience. (Xinhua via NationPress)
Artists and performers took the stage at Mexico City Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 11 June 2026, delivering a cultural showcase ahead of the tournament's first matches. (Xinhua via NationPress)