🏆 World Cup 2026 — Opening: Mexico vs South Africa

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony & Match

About this event

Opening ceremony and inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the legendary Estadio Azteca (87,600 seats), Mexico City. The 22nd edition kicks off exactly where the 1970 and 1986 tournaments were played — the only venue in football history to host three World Cups. Expect the opening show with 2,000+ performers, the parade of all 48 nations, kickoff at 2pm local time, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere: tricolor tifos across the stands, mariachis at half-time, and the whole stadium singing the anthem in unison. E-ticket delivered by email within 5 min, full re-entry allowed, FIFA bag policy. Gates open 3h before kickoff.