Mexico opens the World Cup as the competition launches a supersized 48-team format, according to multiple outlets. Both articles describe the tournament as the latest stage of years of planning and preparation leading up to the start of the event. The match involving Mexico marks the beginning of the expanded edition of the World Cup, which increases the number of participating teams compared with previous tournaments. The coverage frames the start as a significant milestone for the tournament’s organizers and teams, emphasizing that the event is larger than earlier iterations and begins with Mexico’s fixture as the opening game. While the sources provided do not offer additional match details, team groupings, or broader logistical information, they consistently focus on the same central points: the World Cup is underway, Mexico plays at kickoff, and the tournament uses a 48-team structure. Overall, the reporting reflects a shared view that the start of this expanded World Cup is the main development being reported at this stage.