World Cup: The World Cup held its opening ceremony on Thursday in Mexico City. (Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
2026 World Cup Mexico South Africa Shakira performs during Thursday's Opening Ceremony in Mexico City. (picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I)
World Cup: Fireworks engulf Mexico City Stadium during the Opening Ceremony. (MARIO VAZQUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
World Cup: Fireworks display during the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico City. (Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
World Cup: This view shows the Mexican and South African flags during the opening ceremony at the Mexico City Stadium before the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa. (RODRIGO OROPEZA/AFP via Getty Images)
World Cup: Singer Danny Ocean performs during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico City. (Carl Recine/Getty Images)
World Cup: Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony in Mexico City. (MB Media/Getty Images)
World Cup: Dancers perform during Thursday's Opening Ceremony in Mexico City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
World Cup: Fher Olvera performs during the Opening Ceremony in Mexico City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
World Cup: Italian singer Andrea Bocelli and South Korean-American singer and songwriter Ejae perform during the Opening Ceremony. (RODRIGO OROPEZA/AFP via Getty Images)
World Cup: Performers wearing colorful costumes danced during the Opening Ceremony. (Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
World Cup: Elias Mejia Avante, left, performs during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)