Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral believes history, rather than tactics alone, could play a major role when South Africa face hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

Noise and global attention of the opening game a major factor for coach Hugo Broos’s World Cup babes in the wood

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.

(AP) — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri's record is five losses and two draws.…

Mexico enter the World Cup as favourites to progress from Group A, but Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana will believe there are areas they can exploit in the tournament opener.

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.

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

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 faces pressure hosting South Africa in the World Cup opener, with Aguirre aiming for a triumphant start.

Host nation Mexico will look to secure its first-ever World Cup opening-day victory when it faces South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Follow the latest news from the World Cup 2026 as opening ceremonies unfold in Mexico City and gameplay begins with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia.

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral believes history, rather than tactics alone, could play a major role when South Africa face hosts Mexico in the…

The first game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca.

Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

The 2026 World Cup officially kicks off with co-host Mexico securing an early advantage over South Africa. Get details on the opening game, controversies,

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a match that…

Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating South Africa 2-0 before a packed Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

Mexico made a strong statement in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating South Africa 2-0 at a packed Estadio Azteca.

Mexico couldn’t have scripted a better opening night at FIFA World Cup 2026. The co-host nation beat South Africa 2-0 in a spicy, soon-to-be wild, physical and historic match in…