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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over the airwaves this summer, and it all starts today, June 11. The 23rd and biggest edition of the global tournament to date is hosted by three different countries for the first time (United States, Mexico, Canada) and features more competing teams than ever (48 teams across 16 different host cities). It's going to be epic and you won't want to miss out on the action. The first day of the tournament opens with live coverage of Group A starting at 1 p.m. ET today, as host country Mexico welcomes opponent South Africa. We've broken down everything you need to know to tune in live.

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FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 11Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa (Mexico City Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ETGroup A: South Korea vs. Czechia (Guadalajara Stadium) — kickoff at 10 p.m. ETHow to livestream FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Mexico vs. South AfricaMexico welcomes South Africa to Mexico City today to start the entire tournament. While the game doesn't officially kick off until 3 p.m. ET, live coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Fox and Fox One. Tubi will also be streaming the match for free, and Peacock will have the Spanish-language coverage.