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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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World Cup 2026 – Mexico Squad Greeted by Fans in Guadalajara Before South Korea Showdown

Mexico's national soccer team arrived in Guadalajara on Tuesday ahead of their Group A World Cup 2026 match against South Korea, where dozens of fans welcomed them at the team hotel. Players later came out of their rooms to greet supporters, who gathered with flags and chants. The match is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at Estadio Guadalajara.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

New Tunisia head coach Herve Renard attends a press conference near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 16, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group F football match against Japan. Renard's predecessor, Sabri Lamouchi, was sacked following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the first group stage match.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter South Padre Island, Texas

Strong winds and heavy rain battered South Padre Island, Texas, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16. The footage was captured as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico was being monitored by forecasters.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, United States, June 11 Kyodo - A building in New York's Times Square projects a video in support of the Japan national football team in the early hours of June 11, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Kyodo)

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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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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

South Korean players celebrate after defeating the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A football match at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

South Korean players celebrate after defeating the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A football match at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu (L) of South Korea scores the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (C, back) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Ladislav Krejci (L) of the Czech Republic celebrates after giving his side the lead in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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.