The first Rugby World Cup opening ceremony takes place in Mexico City, marking the start of the tournament. Multiple outlets report that the event opens the competition, with the ceremony followed by the tournament’s first Group A match. The42 and TheJournal.ie both describe it as the inaugural opening ceremony and the first on-the-ground start point for the championship schedule. The coverage focuses on the ceremony’s timing and its role in launching the tournament, rather than on performances or specific match details. The reports indicate the opening ceremony is directly tied to the early fixtures, with Group A games beginning as part of the tournament launch. Overall, both sources agree that Mexico City hosts the opening ceremony and that the first Group A match is the next scheduled element after the ceremony, beginning the World Cup competition for the participating teams in that group.