#BinancePickAndWin The 2026 World Cup kicked off on *Thursday, June 11* with the match between *Mexico and South Africa* at the Estadio Ciudad de México, formerly known as Azteca. This is the third time Azteca has hosted an opening game, following 1970 and 1986, which is unprecedented in history. Additionally, it repeats the opening matchup from South Africa 2010, which ended 1-1. ccf889c7ecd53ff3
The main ceremony lasted 90 minutes and featured Shakira, J Balvin, Maná, Belinda, and Alejandro Fernández, among others. The match marked the start of the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches, organized by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Mexico won 2-0 in their debut.
The main ceremony lasted 90 minutes and featured Shakira, J Balvin, Maná, Belinda, and Alejandro Fernández, among others. The match marked the start of the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches, organized by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Mexico won 2-0 in their debut.