The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.
Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
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Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City