Join Shawk the Hawk as he forecasts the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening clash, Mexico vs South Africa, and download a free World Cup wall chart.

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

Join Shawk the Hawk as he forecasts the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening clash, Mexico vs South Africa, and download a free World Cup wall chart.

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

The 48-team era officially begins on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

An internet-famous cat, known online as “Nimbus the King”, has also weighed in on the highly anticipated clash. For the World Cup opener, Nimbus was given three options: a South…

Follow the latest news from the World Cup 2026 as opening ceremonies unfold in Mexico City and gameplay begins with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia.

Live updates of the 2026 World Cup opener in Mexico City.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as host nation Mexico hosts South Africa for the first match of the tournament. Follow all the action.