World Cup Fun Facts
• Stellar lineup – The opening ceremony on June 11, 11:30 a.m. will feature performances by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.
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• Stellar lineup – The opening ceremony on June 11, 11:30 a.m. will feature performances by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.
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But a strange new dynamic is emerging: even as official tickets vanish for marquee matches, secondary platforms are flooded with unsold inventory, and prices for some games are starting to crater.
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Amid the last-minute rush to complete infrastructure projects in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, citizens of this country are eager for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America for the first time. The inaugural game of the 39-day event is in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11.
The Astros de Jalisco are wrapping up a historic Mexican Basketball League (CIBACOPA) regular season, having secured the top spot with an astonishing record of 33 wins and just two losses.