🎉 The Countdown Begins! The World Cup 2026 is kicking off with a bang! 🎶
Get ready for the first of three spectacular opening ceremonies happening at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City this Thursday, 11th June at 6:15pm UK time. This star-studded event is set to dazzle with performances by four-time Grammy winner Shakira and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, who will light up the stage with the official anthem ‘Dai Dai’. And that’s not all! Joining them are talents like South Africa’s Tyla, Colombia’s J Balvin, Danny Ocean, and Mexican stars including Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, and Los Ángeles Azules.
The excitement doesn’t stop there – at 8pm UK time, host nation Mexico will take on South Africa in an exciting Group A showdown. Can Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez and veteran keeper Guillermo Ochoa steal the show, or will South Africa’s Ronwen Williams and Lyle Foster make a memorable impact?
🏟️ Want to watch it all unfold? ITV1 is your go-to channel in the UK with coverage starting at 6:15pm. Prefer streaming? Catch it live on the ITVX platform, available online and on mobile devices. For our friends across the pond in the US, tune into FOX or stream through the FOX Sports app, with Spanish commentary available on Telemundo and Peacock Premium.
Don’t miss a second of the action. Whether you’re a football fanatic or just here for the music, this World Cup opener is set to be unforgettable! 🌍⚽️📺
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