Mexico-World Cup/Victory

World Cup opening turns Mexico City into global epicenter of football

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  • ID : 8484333
  • Dateline : June 11-12, 2026
  • Location : Mexico
  • Category : Sport
  • Duration : 1'25
  • Audio Language : Spanish/Narration
  • Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
  • Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
  • Published : 2026-06-13 16:23
  • Last Modified : 2026-06-13 16:52:19
  • Version : 3
  • ID : 8484333
  • Dateline : Reciente
  • Location : México
  • Category : Sport
  • Duration : 1'25
  • Audio Language : Español/Narración
  • Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
  • Restrictions : No acceso a la parte continental de China
  • Published : 2026-06-13 16:48
  • Last Modified : 2026-06-13 16:52:19
  • Version : 3

Mexico-World Cup/Victory

World Cup opening turns Mexico City into global epicenter of football

Dateline : June 11-12, 2026

Location : Mexico

Duration : 1'25

  • English
  • Español


Mexico City, Mexico - June 11-12 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Mexican fans gathered, watching game
2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Roberto Paredes, Mexican fan (starting with shot 1):
"I came to the Zocalo, but we couldn't get in, there were too many people, but we made it to this bar. We're very happy here watching Mexico's victory."
3. Various of Mexican fans gathered, watching game, celebrating victory of the Mexican team
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Fernando Rojas, Mexican fan (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"We came to support Mexico and, more than anything, South America. We are a very united Mexican republic, and we know how to share friendship, love, respect, and the game on the field. I think our greatest role is that we accept all kinds of cultures; we are very open, very friendly, and we have the love to welcome all our neighbors from around the world."
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5. Various of Mexican fans celebrating
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6. Various of Mexican fans


Mexico City became the global epicenter of football as co-host Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Thousands of fans experienced a day marked by excitement and pride of hosting a World Cup once again.

From the early hours, the Mexican capital turned into a football party. Dressed in green, white, and red, fans took to the streets and squares to witness the historic match.

"I came to the Zocalo, but we couldn't get in. There were too many people, but we made it to this bar. We're very happy here watching Mexico's victory," said Roberto Paredes, a Mexican fan.

Restaurants and street stalls welcomed families, groups of friends, and foreign visitors who mingled amid flags, chants, and tricolor jerseys. Toward halftime, fans began to move toward the Angel of Independence, the iconic monument where victories are celebrated.

For many Mexicans, the day represented much more than a match: it was an opportunity to be part of a historic event and show the world their passion for football. The World Cup opening strengthened the bond between the city and one of the most iconic venues in international sport.

"We came to support Mexico and, more than anything, South America. We are a very united Mexican republic, and we know how to share friendship, love, respect, and the game on the field. I think our greatest role is that we accept all kinds of cultures; we are very open, very friendly, and we have the love to welcome all our neighbors from around the world," said Fernando Rojas, another fan.

The celebration spread to various parts of the capital. Despite the rain, fans celebrated the 2-0 victory against South Africa, hoping the winning streak will continue in the upcoming matches.

Mexican tourists and fans will now focus their attention on Guadalajara, Jalisco, where the Mexican national team will face the Republic of Korea in the coming days.

ID : 8484333

Published : 2026-06-13 16:23

Last Modified : 2026-06-13 16:52:19

Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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