World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, vibrant fans, and protests

Today, the focus is on Mexico’s festivities. Ahead of the co-hosts match against South Africa, fans in the stadium were treated to musical performances from Shakira, Colombia’s J Balvin, Afrobeats star Burna BoyandLatin music star Danny Ocean. Mexican singer-songwriter Fher Olvera of the pop punk band Maná took the stage to sing the classic Oye Mi Amor.