FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Day Fixture: MEXICO Vs SOUTH AFRICA
- Competition: FIFA World Cupâ„¢
- Kick Off: Today, 22:00
- Location: Mexico City Stadium
- City: Mexico City
- Referee: Wilton SAMPAIO
The waiting is over. Almost eight years to the day that Canada, Mexico and USA were appointed co-hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢, this record-breaking global showpiece kicks off on 11 June.
As excitement reaches fever pitch around the globe, Mexico finds itself firmly in the spotlight. El Tri will shoulder the hopes of a nation when they take on South Africa, the team they faced at the same stage of the tournament in 2010, in a high-stakes Opening Match.
The focus will then shift to Guadalajara, where Asia and Europe are represented as Korea Republic do battle with a Czechia side still on a high from their success in the UEFA play-offs.
Who will end Matchday 1 with the upper hand in Group A? Find out more on the matches and teams below.
Mexico v South Africa
Group A
Thursday, 11 June | 13:00 | Mexico City Stadium
Korea Republic v Czechia
Group A
Thursday, 11 June | 20:00 | Guadalajara Stadium
