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WC 2026 ⚽ · 12 June 2026

Fans clash police at Azteca Stadium World Cup opener.

Fans clash police at Azteca Stadium World Cup opener.

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Chaotic scenes unfolded outside Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11, as the World Cup opening game kicked off. Fans engaged in confrontations with police officers just outside the stadium, amidst the excitement of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. These chaotic scenes were reported outside the Estadio Azteca, right as the game began.

Reported by The Mirror · How we write briefs

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