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What Time Is the Opening of the World Cup 2026: Where to See It LIVE From Ecuador?

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The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup starts at 12:30 (Ecuador time) on Thursday, June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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The most awaited moment for the world of football has arrived. On Thursday, June 11, the eyes of the planet will rest on the lawn of the mythical Aztec Stadium, which will become the first venue in history to host three World Cup opening ceremonies (after the 1970s and 1986 editions).

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The countdown is over! Mexico City is ready for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an international-class show that will feature Shakira, Belinda and Los Angeles Azules, but what time does the show start and last? The show will start one of the most anticipated sports seasons by millions of people around the world. What time does the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin? Don’t miss the time! The opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will b…

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Football fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting the start of the biggest football extravaganza, as the opening match of the 2026 World Cup will be held between one of the host nations, Mexico, and South Africa, at the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which will make history as the first stadium to host the World Cup opening match three times...

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The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup starts at 12:30 (Ecuador time) on Thursday, June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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The CDMX will host the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM on June 11 in an event with music, color, football and artists that paints to be hi

In addition to the match between Mexico and South Africa, the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in Mexico, will feature a show with artists such as Shakira, Belinda, J Balvin, Maná, and more. The opening ceremony will be broadcast this Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM. The pre-show will last approximately an hour and a half, as the match kicks off at 1:00 PM. We suggest: You can also watch Mexico's World Cup ma…

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El Universo broke the news in Guayaquil, Ecuador on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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