Global Cup 2026 opening rite in pictures
MEXICO CITY — Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin headlined a star-studded opening rite for FIFA Global Cup 2026 ahead of greater than 80,000 lovers on the remodeled Azteca Stadium in Mexico Town on Thursday.
The performances set the degree for the outlet fit between co-host Mexico and South Africa because the first-ever 48-team Global Cup formally were given underway.
The colourful rite featured tune, leisure and celebrations reflecting the event’s international attraction, with supporters from around the globe filling the enduring stadium forward of kickoff.
This picture gallery captures one of the standout moments from the FIFA Global Cup 2026 opening rite in Mexico Town.
Artists peforms throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Artists peforms throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Mexican actor Selma Hayek speaks throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer EJAE are acting throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Recording artists Shakira and Burna Boy peform throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Venezuelan singer-songwriter Danny Ocean plays throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
A supporter of South Africa appears on ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Lovers of Mexico cheer ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Artists peforms throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
Artists peforms throughout the pre-game display ahead of the outlet fit of the FIFA Global Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico Town. — EPA
