Demonstrations reported near the Azteca Stadium prior to the start of the World Cup
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Each host country will have its own mascot at the World Cup. Photo: Instagram @fifaworldcup
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins this Thursday, June 11, with a historic opening ceremony at the Mexico City Stadium, known as the Azteca Stadium, stage that becomes the first in the world to host three opening matches of a World Cup.
The event marks the beginning of the largest edition of the tournament, which for the first time brings together 48 selections and is disputed jointly in Mexico, United States and Canada. After the ceremony, the Mexican team faces South Africa in the match that officially opens the competition.
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Follow minute by minute of the opening of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 07:01
Inauguration schedules and channels
The match between Mexico and South Africa will start at 2:00 pm Colombia time, but the previous events, such as the opening show, will begin at 12:30 p.m.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 06:11
Infantino responds about the excluded referee
The Fifa president answered the question about the expulsion of the Somalia referee from American territory: “Would it seem normal to you that Fifa dictates to the British government who to let into the country and who not to?”
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 05:47
Mexico is already in World Cup mode
Tricolor fireworks adorn the historic Torre Latinoamericana in the center of Mexico City on the night before hours before the opening whistle of the World Cup.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 05:25
The Colombian team is already in Guadalajara
The Colombian team has already arrived at its concentration in American soil prior to their matches against Uzbekistan, Portugal and the Republic of the Congo.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 05:15
Demonstrations before the inauguration
Demonstrations are presented prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup to denounce the situation facing the country with more than 133,000 missing people.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 03:07
FIFA held a drone show
FIFA held a drone show at the Mexico City Stadium prior to the opening of the World Cup.
🇲🇽🔥⚽ WORLD CUP 2026:
FIFA held a drone show at the Mexico City Stadium prior to the opening of the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/4brZCvQx2c
— Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundoNews) June 11, 2026
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 02:58
Sheinbaum “cordially welcomes” Infantino to the National Palace before the inauguration
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, received the president of FIFA this Wednesday at the National Palace, Gianni Infantino, already representatives of football federations and confederations, on the eve of the opening of the 2026 World Cup. The president welcomed them to the country and stressed that Mexico is ready for the start of the biggest soccer event.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum unveiling the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. Photo:EFE
For his part, Gianni Infantino highlighted the historical importance of the Azteca Stadium and assured that its “magic” He was key in the joint organization of the tournament between Mexico, the United States and Canada. Furthermore, he described the 2026 World Cup as “the largest event in the history of humanity”, with 48 participating teams and a multimillion-dollar global audience.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 02:45
Argentina slightly separates itself from Spain and France at the gates of the World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup about to begin this June 11 with the duel between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca stadium, the Argentina team arrives as the leader of the FIFA ranking. The team led by Lionel Scaloni has 1,877.27 points after beating Iceland 3-0 in their last friendly, slightly expanding the advantage over Spain, second with 1,874.71 points. and France, third with 1,870.70. Further back are England, Portugal, Brazil, Morocco, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, which complete the top ten places in the world ranking.
For its part, Colombia maintains thirteenth position with 1,698.35 points, while Mexico climbed to 14th place after beating Serbia 5-1 and reaching 1,687.48 points. beating Senegal. Uruguay also advanced one square, now occupying 16th place ahead of the United States. Among the other South American teams, Ecuador remains in 23rd position, while Panama and Paraguay registered declines, placing themselves in 34th and 41st places, respectively, a few days before the start of the World Cup.
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Ju 11.06.2026 – 01:47
The Red Cross will be deployed at World Cup venues, with a focus on the center of Mexico City
The Mexican Red Cross will deploy an extensive pre-hospital care operation during the 2026 Soccer World Cup in the three Mexican venues: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. In the capital, the device will be concentrated at the Zócalo Fan Fest, where up to 60,000 people are expected to attend. to follow the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, in addition to possible effects due to protests and mobilizations.
The institution It will have ambulances, doctors, paramedics and specialized equipment in both the Zócalo and the Ángel of Independence and the inaugural stadium, the Azteca Stadium.
Red Cross reference image. Photo:Red Cross
Protocols will also be implemented to address mass emergencies and prevent incidents due to crowds. In total, nearly 500 volunteers will participate in the operation that will run from June 11 to July 19, with additional support in Guadalajara and Monterrey, where 7 and 10 ambulances will be deployed, respectively.
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