2026 World Cup matches begin with Mexico facing South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two matches: host team Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia. Each of the 12 group standings lists teams with zero points as no matches have yet concluded. The tournament format allows for the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams to advance to the round of 32. Upcoming matches include Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 and United States vs. Paraguay on June 12.
- •World Cup features 48 teams in 12 groups
- •Mexico faces South Africa in the first match
- •South Korea plays Czechia later today
- •Standings show all teams with zero points
- •Match schedules extend through late June
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams
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