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Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2026, 7:28 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.

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Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

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