Mexico and South Africa collide in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. local time. This matchup marks a familiar encounter, as the two teams also played in the 2010 World Cup opener, resulting in a 1-1 draw. As co-hosts of the tournament, Mexico aims to start strong in Group A, with upcoming matches against South Korea and Czechia. Fans can stream the game for free on fubo, with the match also being broadcast on Fox Network.
- •Match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026.
- •Streaming available free on fubo, also airing on Fox Network.
- •Mexico seeks to replicate 2010 opener success against South Africa.
- •Upcoming Group A matches will include South Korea and Czechia.
- •2026 World Cup features 48 teams competing across 16 host cities.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:00 PMHow to live stream Mexico vs South Africa: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
Mexico will have the honor of opening the FIFA World Cup 2026 at home to South Africa on Thursday. MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA national team games, locations revealed How to Watch Mexico vs South Africa All eyes will…
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:00 PMMexico vs. South Africa free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cable
World Cup free live streams: How to watch Mexico vs. South Africa as 2026 tournament gets underway.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:00 PMWorld Cup 2026 free live stream: How to watch tournament matches without cable
What channel is the World Cup on? Full schedule and how to watch every match from the summer tournament.
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