World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, vibrant fans, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters at points around the Azteca stadium.
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Published Fri 12 Jun 2026
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There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters at points around the Azteca stadium.
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