Thousands of fans attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup inauguration at Estadio Ciudad de México, where Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0. Attendees reported high expenses on tickets, drinks and food.
The opening match took place at Estadio Azteca with an initial show featuring performances by Shakira, Maná, Belinda and Alejandro Fernández. Goals were scored by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.
Initial ticket prices ranged from 6,000 to 31,000 Mexican pesos, while hospitality packages reached up to 62,000 pesos per match. On the resale market, some tickets exceeded 70,000 pesos.
Attendees such as Ricardo and Santino Flores reported a total spend of 200,000 pesos for the event. Others noted outlays of 26,000 pesos for tickets and up to 2,500 pesos on beer alone, with each glass costing 290 pesos.
Several spectators mentioned the presence of celebrities and public figures, although some expressed that high costs limited participation by middle-income fans.
