A feathered performer during the opening ceremony. PHOTOS: REUTERS
A South Africa fan in Johannesburg looks dejected after her team was beaten 2-0 by Mexico.
Czechia’s Tomas Soucek scores a goal against South Korea that was later disallowed.
Shakira and Burna Boy perform during the opening ceremony.
A gilded performer holds a golden ball.
South Korea players huddle together before their match against Czechia.
J Balvin performs during the opening ceremony.
A Mexico fan wearing a wrestling mask holds a replica world cup trophy in the stands before his team’s opening match against South
Africa.
Mexico's Julian Quinones attempts to control the ball under pressure from South Africa's Nkosinathi Sibisi.
Danny Ocean performs during the opening ceremony.
The Czechia v South Korea match ball is pictured on the the corner quadrant.
Performers dance around a giant World Cup statue during the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The 23rd edition of arguably the world’s greatest sports tournament kicked off in Mexico yesterday.
Reuters photographers captured the atmosphere of the opening ceremony and first two games.
