I was incredibly lucky to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup by attending the opening match on Thursday. Getting to the Azteca was a nightmare. Everything else was incredible: the stadium, the crowd, the company, the cheers, the view, the opening musical show with the exception of the that 🤮 band from Guadalajara. The game itself was alright – Mexico should have scored one more and that undeserved red card to Montes may prove costly; but three points is three points.