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VIDEO: Thousands of fans celebrate on the streets of Mexico City after opening World Cup win

Sport

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 5:02pm

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 5:02pm

A young man has an open mouth as he prepares to shout and lift a trophy

Thousands of fans have converged on downtown Mexico City to celebrate the team's opening World Cup win. (ABC Sport: Amanda Shalala)

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