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

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

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

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

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.

Get ready for the biggest match in South African football history as Bafana Bafana faces co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Follow our live updates…

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

Follow live from the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City.

The opening game is upon us with co-hosts Mexico welcoming South Africa and returning the favour of the privilege from opening the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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.

Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 India live streaming: The FIFA World Cup 2026 commences on June 11 in Mexico. Hosts Mexico will play South Africa in the opening match.…

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

All eyes are on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with El Tri taking on South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Group A opener. Follow the match,…

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…

Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.