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Al Jazeera English • June 12, 2026 07:28

Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

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Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.

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11:40

What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?

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14:02

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup.

BBC Headlines

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23:41

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

DW All

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12:00

Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

DW Top

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12:00

Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

Euronews

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07:40

Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener

Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the …

France 24

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09:15

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters effectively block off access to the …

22:22

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the …

Washington Examiner

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How DHS is securing the FIFA World Cup

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a major multiagency effort aimed at securing the FIFA World Cup games across the United States as the event gets underway. The department …