The 2026 FIFA World Cup launched at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa following a massive cultural opening ceremony.Protests from teacher unions and families of missing persons occurred outside the stadium amid concerns over high ticket prices and social tensions.This tournament is the largest ever, featuring 48 teams playing across host venues in Mexico, the US, and Canada over six weeks.Goalkeeper
Guillermo Ochoa is making his record-setting sixth World Cup appearance as
Mexico seeks a strong start in Group A.