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 second time in...

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

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

As duas seleções também fizeram a primeira partida do Mundial de 2010, em solo africano; jogo é às 16h

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

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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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 2026 World Cup gets underway in Mexico…