The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.

Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities.

He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink."

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The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.
Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities.
He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink."
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Karl Puschmann: Entertainment journalist on World Cup opening ceremony

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