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

The World Cup will be officially kick-started with the traditional opening ceremony before Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

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

The 2026 World Cup officially begins on June 11.

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

It’s the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams and 104 matches.

The first match of the largest World Cup in history will be Mexico v South Africa.

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…

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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last…

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Famed venue will be packed with a wall of green supporters behind Mexico as they face Bafana Bafana.

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 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by…

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

We’re finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world will be glued to television…

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Across Mexico and Canada, the World Cup starts the festivities with a star-studded lineup

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Shakira is set to perform the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song with Nigerian artist Burna Boy. After the Mexican opening ceremony,…