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

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.

MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio…

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 enters its World Cup opener against South Africa injury-free and in red-hot form.

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

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…

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.

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.…

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.

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,…

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.

Follow CNN Sports’ live coverage of the World Cup’s opening day as Mexico and South Africa take to the pitch in this global festival of soccer.

Will the co-hosts get their campaign off to a winning start?

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

Mexico wins 4-0 against South Africa in World Cup opener. Mexico to win Group A at 69.5% YES.