World Cup 2026: Mexico off to winning start; empty seats in Guadalajara; USA and Canada enter fray – live
⚽️ Canada tightens in anticipation What is enough for US? ⚽️ Player guide Bracketology Golden Boot Mail David What did we make of the opening
⚽️ Canada tightens in anticipation What is enough for US? ⚽️ Player guide Bracketology Golden Boot Mail David What did we make of the opening ceremony? I thought it was really good fun. Shakira and Burna Boy (Sarina Wiegman’s favourite) did their thing and the giant FIFA World Cup as a centrepiece was impressive.
I’ll admit, I spent a chunk of time asking my kids, ‘who’s that then?’ and they didn’t know either. Thankfully the Guardian’s resident music man, Alexis Petridis, tuned in and gives us the lowdown. As most of it was local talent, I feel less bad about my ignorance.
Mexico’s opening World Cup victory party was somewhat tarnished by violent clashes outside the Azteca Stadium. Ticketless fans and protesters attempted to gain access as rocks and bottles were thrown at police outside gate eight. Local media reported that dozens of arrests were made as a result.
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