Co-hosts begin tournament on winning note to get 2026 finals party started in front of 80,824 largely ecstatic fans.

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

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

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

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.

Mexico beat South Africa 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, rewriting their 2010 draw and signaling serious title contention as co-hosts.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game.…

Live updates of the 2026 World Cup opener in Mexico City.

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

Three red cards, two goals and tons of drama headlined the co-hosts’ tournament-opening victory in Mexico City. Follow all the reaction.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as host nation Mexico hosts South Africa for the first match of the tournament. Follow all the action.

Follow all the action from the opening match of the 2026 Football World Cup at Mexico City Stadium.

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa in the opening match. Amid...

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

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

Follow Mexico vs South Africa LIVE in FIFA World Cup 2026. Get live score, goal updates, confirmed lineups, match stats, key moments & match statistics

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,

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana…

Co-hosts begin tournament on winning note to get 2026 finals party started in front of 80,824 largely ecstatic fans.