Chaos threatens World Cup kick-off: Tent city forms at venue for tonight's opening ceremony, pricey tickets risk thousands of empty seats, US border staff block refs and fans... and FIFA president's message? Just 'chill'!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens tonight with Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, but the event is overshadowed by multiple logistical problems. A tent city has formed near the venue, expensive ticket prices are expected to leave thousands of seats empty, and US border officials have been blocking referees and fans from entering the country. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reportedly responded to the mounting chaos by urging people to 'chill'.