The world Cup opening ceremony featuring Shakira and her famous 'Dai-Dai' song stole the show ahead of the kick-off between Mexico and South Africa.

Enjoy the highlights the ceremony in Mexico and Canada, two of the events which were lined up before the opening fixture in the co-hosting countries.

MILAN — The twin cauldron flames of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are lit, the opening ceremony showcased Italy's rich cultural history, and these Games are officially underway. This year ...

MILAN — Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in ...