2026 World Cup opener: Everything you need to know about Mexico vs South Africa as global showpiece kicks off

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the tournament’s opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The match marks the start of the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Match Details
Fixture : Mexico vs South Africa
Competition : 2026 FIFA World Cup
Group : Group A
Venue : Estadio Azteca
Date : June 11, 2026
Stage : Opening Match of the Tournament
This is a repeat of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. On that occasion, the match ended 1-1, with Siphiwe Tshabalala scoring one of the most memorable goals in World Cup...