'Once in a lifetime'
Thousands of football fans descended on Mexico City's Azteca Stadium for the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Mexican fans told the BBC they were excited for the tournament to kickoff at home. Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
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