"Estadio Azteca will host the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, making it the first venue to host three separate World Cups."
"The tournament will feature 48 teams competing across 16 venues in North America, with the final scheduled for July 19."
"Performers for the opening ceremony are expected to include Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger, debuting the official World Cup song 'Desire'."
"Estadio Azteca is the only venue reused from the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, highlighting its historical significance in football."
The 2026 World Cup will commence on June 11 at Estadio Azteca, marking the third time this venue has hosted the event. The tournament will feature 48 teams across 16 North American venues, culminating in the final on July 19. The opening ceremony will include performances by Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger, along with unique remixes of the official theme song. Estadio Azteca, with a capacity of 83,000, is the only venue reused from previous tournaments and is located in Mexico City, the only capital city among the host locations to hold a match.
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