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Sheinbaum joins fan zone at Mexico City's main square for World Cup opening match

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Video. Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway

Updated: 11/06/2026 - 22:12 GMT+2

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City's Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Fans packed the square to cheer on the host nation.

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