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Mexico and South Africa kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Mexico and South Africa kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 with a pair of matches. The opening game features co-host Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 3 p.m. ET. Later, South Korea takes on Czechia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara at 10 p.m. ET. This World Cup marks the first expansion to 48 teams, with matches scheduled across the USA, Canada, and Mexico over the next five weeks.

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By the Numbers

•2026 World Cup starts with Mexico vs. South Africa at 3 p.m. ET
•South Korea faces Czechia later at 10 p.m. ET
•Matches broadcast on FOX and FS1, with streaming available on fubo
•World Cup features 48 teams competing for first time
•Event runs for five weeks across three host nations

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup games on TV today: Schedule and start times for all matches on Thursday, June 11

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to electrify soccer fans not only across the three host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico, but across the globe as the biggest sporting event on the planet descends upon North America.
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