World Cup live: Mexican fans begin to arrive at Mexico City Stadium

Peter Davies, MND’s chief writer, is at Mexico City Stadium today for the opening ceremony and first match of the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. He’ll bring you updates from the stadium throughout the day.

Updated at 8:14 a.m.

It’s only 8 a.m. but it’s already starting to get warm here. After a lot of recent rain, it’s a clear, sunny morning in Mexico City. The forecast is a high of 24 C, a temperature that could be reached while Mexico and South Africa are on the pitch. A reminder to our readers: Mexico City sits at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. That altitude could also affect players, although El Tri has plenty of experience playing in Mexico City. The South African team has been training in Pachuca, which is also situated more than 2,000 meters above sea level.

Updated at 7:50 a.m.

It’s not yet 8 a.m. and the atmosphere is already building outside the stadium as Mexican fans arrived dressed for the occasion. There is also a lot of color — especially green, of course — and some fans have dressed in uniquely Mexican costumes: lucha libre masks, mariachi costumes, pre-Hispanic dress, and women in colorful folkloric skirts. —Peter Davies

Fans sport traditional mariachi costumes and folkloric dresses on their way to the stadium.
Fans sport traditional mariachi costumes and folkloric dresses on their way to the stadium. (Peter Davies)

Updated 7:28 a.m.

It wouldn’t be a World Cup match in Mexico without an OXXO in the stadium precinct! This one is doing a brisk trade at 7:30 a.m. —Peter Davies

A busy Oxxo outside Mexico City Stadium, on Circuito Estadio de Azteca
An OXXO outside Mexico City Stadium, on Circuito Estadio de Azteca. (Peter Davies)

Updated at 7:05 a.m.

I’ve arrived at Mexico City Stadium after a smooth, hassle-free trip on the metro and light rail. At 7 a.m. local time, a good number of fans have already reached the stadium. Security is tight, with a large presence of National Guard Officers and Mexico City police. —Peter Davies

MND Chief Writer Peter Davies at Mexico City Stadium.
MND Chief Writer Peter Davies at Mexico City Stadium. (Peter Davies)

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