World Cup Opener Erupts in Chaos Outside Estadio Azteca
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Violent clashes erupted outside Estadio Azteca in Mexico City during the World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa, with footage showing unrest near Gate 8 as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails and stones at police. Authorities said the situation was under control, while thousands of relatives of Mexico’s missing people marched nearby with candles to demand answers.
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