World Cup: Violent clashes erupt as FIFA humiliated by empty seats Mirror World News By: mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jeremy Armstrong Β· John Cross Β· Andy Lines Β· Connor O'Neill Β· Jerry Lawton Β· Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas Β· Bruna Reis Β· Liam Doyle) 12 June 2026 at 08:38 The 2026 World Cup has begun with an opening ceremony taking place before Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium