On June 11, 2010, hosts South Africa met Mexico in the opening game of that World Cup. On Thursday, they play the first match of the 2026 finals in Mexico City

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.

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

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

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On June 11, 2010, hosts South Africa met Mexico in the opening game of that World Cup. On Thursday, they play the first match of the 2026 finals in Mexico City

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…

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 and South Africa will launch the first 48-team football World Cup on Thursday with a game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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.

Performers, kickoff time, players to look out for, tactics, the venue, where to watch on TV and more

Host nation Mexico will look to secure its first-ever World Cup opening-day victory when it faces South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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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.

Co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa as the 2026 World Cup gets underway.

Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Harris for updates as the co-hosts kickstart the tournament against Bafana Bafana in Mexico City

Mexico beat South Africa 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, rewriting their 2010 draw and signaling serious title contention as co-hosts.

The first game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca.