Mexico set the standard for tournament hosts with its opening victory on Thursday.

The first games of the World Cup will take place in Mexico with one overnight fixture following the co-hosts' opening match

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

The World Cup opener is June 11, Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Your CDMX day-one guide: protests, transport, the Zócalo fan zone and where to watch.

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

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

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

The wait is finally over. the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here. The action will begin with Group A competition. Mexico will face South Africa at 3 pm ET, and

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.

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.

Mexico opens the 2026 World Cup against South Africa as a heavy favorite followed by one of the most balanced matches of the group stage.

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.

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Mexico and South Africa will launch the first 48-team football World Cup on Thursday with a game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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.

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for opening day, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options.

The time for talking is over as Mexico take center stage at what is sure to be a raucous Estadio Azteca.

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…

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicks off with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

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.