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2026 World Cup: Shakira and Burna Boy fire up spectators during opening ceremony

Le Monde (English) · Jun 11, 2026, 7:40 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The 48-team tournament, which kicked off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, is also hosted by the US and Canada, and will feature 104 games, culminating in New Jersey for the final on July 19.

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