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Mexico City prepares for World Cup opener against South Africa

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Mexico City prepares for World Cup opener against South Africa

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. This marks the first opening match to be a repeat, as the two teams previously met in 2010. The atmosphere is electric in the city, despite ongoing political tensions and heightened security. Meanwhile, the United States has received a boost with Chris Richards' return from injury ahead of their match against Paraguay, while Canada has called up Jayden Nelson following Marcelo Flores' injury just before their game against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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•World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa set for Thursday night.
•Chris Richards returns from injury for the United States ahead of their match.
•Canada replaces injured Marcelo Flores with Jayden Nelson before facing Bosnia & Herzegovina.
•Mexico City experiences heightened security amid political unrest.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Mexico City buzzing, United States handed injury boost, Canada forced into late change

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We’re almost there, folks. The wait is nearly over as there’s less than 48 hours left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kick-off.Thursday night’s opener between co-hosts Mexico and former hosts Sou...
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