The World Cup finally gets underway this evening as Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy…

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…

The World Cup opener is June 11, Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Your CDMX day-one guide: protests, transport, the Zócalo fan zone and where to watch.

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

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

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

It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions…

The World Cup kicks off on June 11 with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices and a US…

‘The reality is Mexico is the best team in the group,’ says coach Hugo Broos ahead of opening match

It is a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener in South Africa. That game ended in a 1-1 draw at Johannesburg. | Football News

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…

Protesters in Mexico plan to reach the Azteca Stadium and disrupt the opening game of the World Cup

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.