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World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Colombian Fans Take Over Mexico City Monument After Opener Game

Colombian fans took over Mexico City's Angel de la Independencia monument on Tuesday night, June 17, celebrating their team's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the opening Group K match of the World Cup at Estadio Azteca.

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Mexico: Protesters Clash With Police Outside Stadium as World Cup Opens in CDMX

Clashes broke out between protesters and police outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the World Cup opening match on June 11, as nearly 200 hooded individuals broke away from larger protest groups and confronted law enforcement, temporarily shutting down nearby metro stations. Teachers and families of Mexico's disappeared also marched separately, using the global spotlight to press demands on education reform and the country's missing persons crisis.

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Mexico: Fans Celebrate World Cup Opening Win Over South Africa in Mexico City

On June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexican fans celebrated their team's victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup opening match while sheltering from thunderstorms under the bridges of Calzada de Tlalpan.

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Mexico fans cheer ahead of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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South Africa head coach Hugo Henri Broos (C) instructs his players during first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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A referee shows a red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) acknowledges the crowd following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico (L) and South Africa players line up ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico players celebrate after Julian Quinones (not seen) opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (far R) acknowledges the crowd after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico players acknowledge the crowd after beating South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico players acknowledge the crowd after beating South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico fans celebrate after Julian Quinones opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (far L) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Shakira (C) sings the official 2026 World Cup song "Dai Dai" during the tournament's opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Shakira (C) sings the official 2026 World Cup song "Dai Dai" during the tournament's opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico players line up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico players line up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (2nd from R) hugs goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the 2026 football World Cup held at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026, ahead of the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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The opening ceremony of the 2026 football World Cup is held at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026, ahead of the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (far L) opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (L) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (L) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (back) scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) scores the team's second goal in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (C, top) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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A ceremony is held before the 2026 football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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A ceremony is held before the 2026 football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony is held before the 2026 football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones (C) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico's Julian Quinones reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (C) gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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A singer performs during the opening ceremony of the 2026 football World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) watches the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.