World Cup opening ceremony and Mexico vs South Africa LIVE: 2026 tournament kicks off after Gianni Infantino tells World Cup critics to 'CHILL'
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By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER and HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER and OLIVER HOLT AT THE MEXICO CITY STADIUM and JEFF POWELL AT THE MEXICO CITY STADIUM and CHARLOTTE DALY AT THE MEXICO CITY STADIUM

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Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony. 

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