Mexico-FIFA World Cup/Opening
Mexico-FIFA World Cup/Opening
Dateline : June 11, 2026
Location : Mexico
Duration : 0'55
Mexico City, Mexico - June 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Stadium
2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Football fan (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 3):
"Football is Mexico's culture. We are very honored to host the World Cup. We are also very proud that this stadium has so much history – including the classic match that Maradona played here. We are very happy to watch the 2026 World Cup."
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3. Fans
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4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Football fan (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"Coming to this World Cup stadium on home soil makes us incredibly proud. I feel a deep sense of pride in representing Mexico and our national culture. This is a true fusion of sports and culture, fully showcasing our country."
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5. Performance
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6. Various of stadium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium that celebrated Mexican culture and the tournament's return to the historic venue.
The expanded 2026 tournament is set to be the biggest ever World Cup, featuring a record number of 48 teams and seeing the competition hosted by three nations for the first time, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19.
During the opening ceremony, the stadium was packed to capacity, as Colombian superstar Shakira joined forces with a host of other celebrities to deliver a spectacular performance.
Local football fans wore special costumes and headdresses to welcome the tournament to Mexico, where love for the sport runs deep.
"Football is Mexico's culture. We are very honored to host the World Cup. We are also very proud that this stadium has so much history – including the classic match that Maradona played here. We are very happy to watch the 2026 World Cup," said a football fan.
"Coming to this World Cup stadium on home soil makes us incredibly proud. I feel a deep sense of pride in representing Mexico and our national culture. This is a true fusion of sports and culture, fully showcasing our country," another fan said.
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Published : 2026-06-12 16:46
Last Modified : 2026-06-12 20:45:42
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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