The clashes have already erupted at the World Cup 2026 opening game.

21:05, Thu, Jun 11, 2026 Updated: 21:05, Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Clashes at World Cup

Clashes at World Cup (Image: X)

Violent clashes have erupted at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico and South Africa face off in the opening game of the World Cup. Footgage suggest there may be unrest near Gate 8 of Estadio Ciudad de México with large groups of protestors hurling Molotov cocktails.

Tensions have risen as visitors pour into Mexico City, with some residents arguing that officials have focused on the event at the expense of urgent social concerns. Last night, over 1,000 relatives of Mexico's missing people marched toward the stadium carrying candles and photographs of their missing loved ones.

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13 mins ago21:05 Lauran O'Toole

Protesters throwing stones at police

The protesters appear to be throwing stones at the police.

\ud83d\udea8 Encapuchados chocan con polic\u00edas en inmediaciones del Mundial

Un grupo de encapuchados lleg\u00f3 a las inmediaciones de la puerta 8 del Estadio Ciudad de M\u00e9xico, donde se realiza la inauguraci\u00f3n del Mundial.
\ud83d\udce2 De acuerdo con los reportes, los manifestantes lanzaron piedras\u2026 pic.twitter.com/hUfnl2ReAR

\u2014 Pol\u00edtico MX (@politicomx) June 11, 2026

24 mins ago20:54 Lauran O'Toole

'Group of hooded figures arrived near gate eight'

"A group of hooded figures" appeared to have "arrived near gate 8 of the Estadio Ciudad de México" as the World Cup inauguration took place place.

27 mins ago20:51 Lauran O'Toole

Shocking video shows unrest

The video below shows a large group of protesters that has gathered.

Police appear to be in riot gear.

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32 mins ago20:46 Lauran O'Toole

Where are the clashes taking place?

Footgage suggest there may be unrest near Gate 8 of Estadio Ciudad de México with large groups of protestors hurling Molotov cocktails.

36 mins ago20:42 Lauran O'Toole

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Good evening. My name is Lauran O'Toole and welcome to our live coverage.

Violent clashes have erupted at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico and South Africa face off in the opening game of the World Cup.

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