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.

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

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…

The 2026 World Cup is on the horizon, with the opening game set to take place on Thursday as Mexico welcome South Africa in the opener of the 23rd edition of football's greatest…

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 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with Mexico vs South Africa as Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche deepen crypto's integration into the tournament.

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

El Mundial 2026 inicia con un atractivo encuentro entre México y Sudáfrica, que protagonizarán el partido inaugural del certamen. Revisa el horario, canal de transmisión y más…

Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the…

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

(AP) — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri's record is five losses and two draws.…

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.

Discover where to watch the match live, from exciting watch parties to broadcasts on SABC Sport.

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

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…

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…