As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.

The World Cup 2026 opener pits host Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca on June 11, a rematch of their 2010 meeting and the first of 104 games.

The World Cup gets underway with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa

MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio…

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become…

Join the excitement as South Africa kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico on Thursday, June 11. Discover the best venues in Cape Town, from the vibrant V&A…

As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.

The World Cup’s opener features hosts Mexico, who will be cheered on by fervent fans at Estadio Azteca

Con ceremonia de apertura incluida, ambos elencos se verán las caras en el mítico Estadio Azteca, en el Grupo A de la Copa del Mundo.

Mexico hosts South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup.

Group A clash marks the beginning of the biggest World Cup in history

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup opener approaches, the clash between co-host Mexico and Bafana Bafana promises to be a thrilling encounter, echoing the drama of their 2010 face-off.

La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 arranca este jueves 11 de junio con el esperado partido inaugural.

History has a way of repeating itself at the FIFA World Cup, and that is certainly the case for Mexico and South Africa, who will meet in the tournament's opening match for the…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Streaming: Mexico kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against South Africa in Mexico City, entering the match as favorites due to strong recent form…

Follow Mexico vs. South Africa live as the World Cup gets underway, with score updates, highlights, team news, lineups, key moments and how to watch the opener.

Mexico opens the 2026 World Cup against South Africa as a heavy favorite followed by one of the most balanced matches of the group stage.

Follow Mexico vs. South Africa live as the World Cup gets underway, with score updates, highlights, team news, lineups, key moments and how to watch the opener.

Get ready for the biggest match in South African football history as Bafana Bafana faces co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Follow our live updates…

The World Cup begins today. Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, 4 pm BRT — the same fixture that opened the 2010