Mexico and South Africa will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A play in Mexico City. Follow along for live updates.

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup

Mexico faces pressure hosting South Africa in the World Cup opener, with Aguirre aiming for a triumphant start.

MEXICO CITY, June 10 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side are prepared to face Mexico's quality and home-crowd advantage in Thursday's World Cup opener, insisting they are ready to fight for every ball against the group's "strongest team"."They play good football," Broos told reporters on Wednesday.

MEXICO CITY, June 10 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side are prepared to face Mexico's quality and home-crowd advantage in Thursday's World Cup opener, insisting they are ready to fight for every ball against the group's "strongest team"."They play good football," Broos told reporters on Wednesday.

Former England captain John Terry believes South Africa’s lack of World Cup experience could prove to be an advantage when Bafana Bafana take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.The expanded 48-team tournament gets underway on June 11, with...

Former South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar has tipped Bafana Bafana to defeat Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rating the current squad ahead of the 2010 team that played against the North American side.The expanded global tournament will commence on Thursday,...

MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.The Group A clash marks a return to the World Cup stage for the iconic venue that