Mexican and South African fans flocked to the Azteca stadium in #Mexico City ahead of the opening game of the #WorldCup. This comes amid #protests around the city, as #​teachers and families of those missing in the #drug war hope to draw international attention to their demands.

Mexico 1-0 South Africa, Julian Quinones is the hero for Mexico at the moment as his goal gives the co-hosts a slender lead in the contest.

Global icons Shakira and Burna Boy headlined the ceremony, performing the official World Cup anthem “Dai Dai”.