Mexico looks to open its 2026 World Cup bid with a win over South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday at noon PDT (Fox, Telemundo).

The FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony will be held at the Mexico City Stadium and starts more than an hour before Mexico vs South Africa kicks off.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a familiar matchup as co-host Mexico takes on South Africa in the opening match of Group A at Mexico City Stadium. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Mexico

Mexico vs South Africa live today opens the FIFA World Cup 2026, with hosts Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca.

The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11 in 16 cities across the USA, Mexico and Canada. Here is all you need to know about the tournament.

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

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

Mexico hosts South Africa in a historic opening clash as the biggest tournament ever kicks off with a newly expanded 48-team format