TV tonight: the World Cup kicks off with three opening ceremonies
The Guardian provides a guide to television highlights, focusing on the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies and other cultural programming. The article also touches on the legacy of James Dean and a documentary about Britney Spears.
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The ITV Sport reporting team for World Cup 2026. Photograph: Sally Mais/ITV View image in fullscreen The ITV Sport reporting team for World Cup 2026. Photograph: Sally Mais/ITV TV tonight Television TV tonight: the World Cup kicks off with three opening ceremonies J Balvin and Tyla perform at the first one in Mexico City. Plus: did James Dean create a new model of vulnerable masculinity? Here’s what to watch this evening
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