The opening game of the 2026 World Cup will live on forever in Mexican soccer history as a day of elation.

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become…

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

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

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

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.

La afición mexicana se volcó desde temprana hora en las inmediaciones del Estadio Ciudad de México (Azteca) con sus mejores galas tricolores para apoyar el equipo nacional, bajo…

Die WM 2026 beginnt im legendären Azteca mit Mexiko gegen Südafrika. Shakira und 83.000 Fans feiern den Start des größten Turniers aller Zeiten.

Tourist-friendly upgrades in the capital contrast with barricades against potential unrest

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

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,

El partido inaugural tuvo como protagonistas a los mismos seleccionados que lo hicieron en 2010. El atacante de “El Tri” aprovechó un error de la defensa africana y anotó el 1-0.

With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three…

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

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Los anfitriones superan a una tierna selección africana en un totémico y entregado Estadio Azteca, logran su primera victoria en un partido de estreno mundialista y dan por…

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the…

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

For all the strife, greed, grift and grandstanding that has pockmarked the build-up to this tournament, the 2026 World Cup began with a blessing in the Azteca Stadium.

Mexico kicked off the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, showcasing strong performance and dramatic moments.