Thousands of fans are threatening to boycott the opening match of the World Cup amid a dispute over stadium access. Owners of executive boxes at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City say they have faced severe restrictions on selling their seats and supplying food and drinks to those attending the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa and subsequent matches.

The FIFA World Cup will allow fans to pay a staggering $79 just to have their name and country displayed on the big screen during games throughout the tournament

Just two days away from hosting the grand opening of the 2026 World Cup, the legendary Estadio Azteca is back at the center of global conversation—this time due to a sudden and unexpected flash flood inside one of its main concourses.

The PSG defender is widely regarded as the best right back in the world and at 27, he comes into this World Cup smack dab in his prime. Hakimi's pace and crossing ability make him a huge weapon for Morocco, which became the first African side to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022.

Here's what you need to know about Shakira's latest World Cup song and subsequent performance at the opening ceremony.