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

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

The World Cup gets underway with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa

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.

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

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…

The World Cup begins today. Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, 4 pm BRT — the same fixture that opened the 2010

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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.

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

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony.

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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.