opening

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The buzz: Although the World Cup will be shared by three countries for the first time, Mexico gets the honor of playing the opening game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ve touched down in Mexico City for the opening game of the tournament and I can confirm that it really feels like the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Other measures to help pubs include "reforming business rates, with a £4.3bn support package to limit bills rises, capping Corporation Tax at 25%, and extending World Cup opening hours for pubs," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Protests have intensified the already glacial traffic in Mexico City, where authorities fear the teachers will follow through on their threat to shut down roads before the opening game.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"The water usually gushes from there," Strong Jonn was saying to Val and Ellis, pointing to the opening.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda