Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff

No Comment Video. Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11/06/2026 - 21:07 GMT+2 Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Excitement was building across Mexico City on Thursday as fans gathered ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Supporters dressed in Mexico's green jerseys lined up outside Mexico City Stadium, formerly known as the Azteca Stadium, while thousands headed to fan zones in the capital to watch the tournament kick off. Many fans were confident Mexico would begin its campaign with a win against South Africa. Some arrived carrying flags, banners and lucky charms, while others celebrated the return of the World Cup atmosphere to the country. Not everyone, however, was able to secure a seat inside the stadium. Several supporters said ticket prices were beyond their reach, forcing them to watch from public viewing areas instead. Despite the high costs, fans at the Zócalo fan festival said they were eager to be part of the celebrations, insisting the atmosphere outside the stadium would be just as memorable. Mexico is hosting World Cup matches for a third time, with supporters hoping the home team can make a strong start in front of a global audience. World Cup 2026 Mexico Football Top stories Now playing Next Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff Now playing Next World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro Now playing Next China tests AI robot cleaners in homes Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route Now playing Next Trump says US will seize Iran's Kharg Island and other oil terminals Now playing Next Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear Now playing Next Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe? Now playing Next Bulgaria to end weapons supplies to Ukraine, PM Radev says Now playing Next US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' Now playing Next Iran says ceasefire now 'practically meaningless' after US strikes Now playing Next Kyiv hit Russian military plant using Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile Now playing Next God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary Now playing Next ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation Now playing Next German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Now playing Next 'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait No Comment Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast No Comment Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church No Comment ‘Amaterasu’ performance marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations in Brussels Europe News UK defence secretary resigns with stinging attack on Keir Starmer's military spending plans Economy ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation Health news WHO says Europe must act after 200,000 preventable heat-related deaths Culture news Here comes the sun: Stunning Amaterasu show celebrates 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations Europe News Pope Leo XIV calls for a stronger response to migration crisis during Canary Islands visit The Cube Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks? Sport World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina Europe Today 'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred ADVERTISEMENT Europe in Motion Baptism of fire: What are the five most stressful countries for beginner drivers in Europe? Europe Today Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America Europe Today We need to make 'Europe more resilient', Eurogroup chief says Europe News Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast anti-immigration protests continue Europe News Albania's PM doubles down on claims of Iranian cyberterrorism as protests continue Economy 'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again Europe Today Europe Today: EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off Art Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT