First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City

THE 2026 WORLD CUP opening ceremony has just kicked off in Mexico City, the first of three opening ceremonies to herald in the tournament in Mexico, the US, and Canada.

Celebrations will move to Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday.

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Headliners Shakira and Burna Boy are to perform in Mexico City this evening before the first Group A match between Mexico and South Africa.

The opening ceremony in Canada will precede its game with Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Los Angeles will have its celebration before the US takes on Paraguay.

In Ireland, the matches (and opening ceremonies) can be viewed live on RTÉ Two.

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