2026 World Cup kicks off with Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup commenced today with co-host Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. This opening match echoes their 2010 encounter, highlighting the historic significance of the matchup. In the later match, South Korea is set to take on Czechia in Guadalajara. The tournament features 48 teams competing for the trophy, which will be awarded on July 19th.
- •Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match at 3:00pm Eastern.
- •South Korea will play Czechia later today at 10:00pm Eastern.
- •The tournament features 48 teams competing over the next month.
- •Estadio Azteca is renovated and hosts the opening match.
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"Another day, and we have another slate of games to sit back and enjoy. Yesterday’s midnight kickoff brought a surprise result, with Australia picking up a 2-0 win over Türkiye, who had been viewed as contenders to win Group D, featuring players like Arda Güler (Real Madrid) and Kenan Yıldız (Juventus). Germany put a 7-1 […]
"Can Messi be the best player in history without winning two World Cups in a row? We’ll find out.
"It’s the first day of the World Cup, and here’s the thread to discuss it.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 7: Match thread and discussion
The last teams that haven’t played yet play today.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:54 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 6: Match thread and discussion
Can Messi be the best player in history without winning two World Cups in a row? We’ll find out.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:45 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 5: Match thread and discussion
Another day, and we have another slate of games to sit back and enjoy. Yesterday’s midnight kickoff brought a surprise result, with Australia picking up a 2-0 win over Türkiye, who had been viewed as contenders to win Group D, featuring players like Arda Güler (Real Madrid) and Kenan Yıldız (Juventus). Germany put a 7-1 […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:00 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 4: Match thread and discussion
Groups E and F beckon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 3:00 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 3: Match thread and discussion
DAY THREE IS HERE AND IT INCLUDES PART OF DAY FOUR AND TWO COUNTRIES
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:45 PMOpen 2026 World Cup Watch Thread: Day 1
It’s the first day of the World Cup, and here’s the thread to discuss it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:00 PM2026 World Cup, Matchday 1: Match thread and discussion
Let the games begin.
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