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The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital, more than 80,000 fans made their way to Mexico City Stadium — better known as Azteca Stadium. It got a much-needed facelift ahead of the 48-team tournament that Mexico is co-hosting alongside the United States and Canada.
The iconic venue will be the first stadium to host three World Cup openers — after doing so at the 1970 and 1986 tournaments.
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