The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.
Also in this sports roundup:
England will kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, while Scotland face Haiti on Sunday.
Real Madrid have brought back José Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal. Mourinho’s previous spell in Madrid, which began in 2010 and lasted three seasons, yielded a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup.
