2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Mexico facing South Africa
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today in Mexico City, where Mexico hosts South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. This tournament features a historic expansion to 48 teams, with games scheduled across multiple venues in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Following the traditional format, a round of 32 precedes the knockout stages, resulting in each team playing an additional match compared to previous tournaments. Defending champions Argentina will try to retain their title in this extended format.
- •Mexico and South Africa meet in the opening match.
- •48 teams will compete, the largest in World Cup history.
- •The final will take place in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- •Viewing options include Telemundo and Universo for Spanish broadcasts.
- 2:59 PMCBS Sports — How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Spanish: Where to find every game of 48-team field
"Mexico hosts South Africa in a historic opening clash as the biggest tournament ever kicks off with a newly expanded 48-team format
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