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World Cup starts in Mexico City

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The World Cup opening ceremony took off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, marking the countdown to the opening group game between Mexico and South Africa. 

Latin music and dance numbers gravitated around a massive model of the World Cup trophy in the center of the pitch, ahead of 104 matches over the next 39 days, building to the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. 

View of the Estadio Azteca, from high in the rafters, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Mexico City, Mexico, June 11, 2026.
The Estadio Azteca, or technically ‘Mexico City Stadium’ for this competition, has a rich World Cup history, as the venue for the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finalsImage: David Leah/firo Sportphoto/picture alliance

In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy performed “Dai Dai” — an Italian slang term meaning “come on” or “give it your all” — the official song of the tournament, bringing roars from the crowd.

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Shakira, Burna Boy and a troupe of dancers took center stage in the ceremonyImage: Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS

Who is playing on opening night? 

Mexico vs South Africa is the one and only fixture taking place on opening day, one arguably rare example of a World Cup tradition that has endured for the first ever competition involving 48 teams. 

The game ended with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0.

Mexican fans supporting their team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos warned his team ahead of the game that they would have to tune out a raucous and passionate Mexico City crowd in the opening gameImage: Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/picture alliance

Police were out in force in the Mexican capital, not least around the outdoor viewing area in the city center, where there were reports of scuffles as people tried to funnel into the crowded site in the run-up to the game. 

Police officers block a street to the stadium ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Police were out in numbers trying to keep the peace and stop local fans’ excitement from overflowingImage: Ginnette Riquelme/AP Photo/picture alliance

The teams came onto the pitch to cheers from the sellout crowd almost an hour before kickoff was scheduled. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference ahead of the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium now known as Mexico City Stadium. on June 10, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino struck an optimistic note ahead of the opening game, even amid a host of problems ranging from ticket prices and tournament expansion to geopolitical issues like the war in Iran and the exclusion of a Somali referee by US immigration authoritiesImage: Ismael Rosas/Eyepix Group/ABACA/picture alliance

Football World Cup kicks off surrounded by controversy

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Fans stunned by John Tortorella’s response to potentially pulling Carter Hart for Adin Hill in 3rd period

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NHL fans on social media reacted to John Tortorella’s fiery response when asked if he considered pulling Carter Hart for Adin Hill in the third period of Game 5.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. The Canes now lead the series 3-2.

Carter Hart had another rough outing, allowing 4 goals on just 24 shots for a brutal .833 save percentage. He’s now allowed at least 4 goals in each of the first 5 games of the final, a tough stretch for the veteran.

When asked post-game if he considered switching to Adin Hill, Tortorella responded bluntly:

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“Oh Christ, that might be the stupidest question I’ve ever heard,” Tortorella said.

Here’s how fans on X (formerly called Twitter) reacted to John Tortorella’s response. One tweeted:

“So done with this guy.”

@SinBinVegas So done with this guy.

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Another chimed in:

“If Torts wanted to make a goalie switch, this was probably the game to do it. I just don’t think that you can start a guy cold in a do-or-die game.”

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

“Stupid for going to the goalie that got us our first cup? What?” a third fan wrote.”

“Torts It doesn’t matter anymore. Hart Needs a break. He has played way too many consecutive games and he is exhausted and tired. Hill has to come in. It doesn’t matter what you want. It’s what needs to happen. Hart isn’t in the zone ATM,” one X user opined.

“I do not have confidence Hill would be any better. However, to say that’s a stupid question seems like a really odd thing to say,” another chimed in.

“Well, he’s not signed past the playoffs!” added another.

Hurricanes move one step closer to Stanley Cup after Game 5 win over Golden Knights

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Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5 – Source: Imagn

On Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 at Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes lead the series 3-2 and are only a win away from clinching their second title.

Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights on the power play at 8:52 of the first period. Jordan Staal tied it 1-1 for the Hurricanes before heading into the second period.

Andrei Svechnikov increased the Hurricanes’ lead to 2-1 on the power play at 11:58 of the second period. Sebastian Aho increased the lead to 3-1 before heading into the third period.

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Svechnikov scored his second on the power play to make it 4-1 for the Hurricanes at 11:08 of the third frame. Dorofeyev scored his second for the final scoreline of 4-2. Game 6 returns to Vegas on Sunday.