The 2026 World Cup is here and the first game takes place in Mexico City at the famous Estadio Azteca, with the opening ceremony followed by Mexico vs South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when the Mexican hosts take on South Africa as heavy favorites. PredictionsThe, how to watch.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup . Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri’s record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another shot Thursday when it hosts South Africa to kick off the 48-team tournament .

Broos says Bafana don't need 'Shabba magic' this time Bafana fans love Broos, but don't love his striker selections Mexico's Gilberto Mora is set to be Mexico's breakout star Bafana Bafana opened the scoring with a Siphiwe Tshabalala thunderbolt when the teams kicked off the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City in Johannesburg 16 years ago to the day.

Mexico and South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11, marking the start of the first-ever 48-team World Cup. The opening match is a rematch of the 2010 World Cup curtain-raiser,

Mexico's Julián Quiñones and Raul Jimenez scored in the 2026 World Cup opener vs. South Africa, which is down to nine men after two red cards.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived as Mexico host South Africa in Mexico City in the opening match of the tournament.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American citizens who plan to attend soccer matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,