Mexico faces South Africa as World Cup kicks off at Estadio Azteca
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The 2026 World Cup begins today at the Estadio Azteca with Mexico taking on South Africa. This match marks a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opening game. Following this fixture, South Korea will compete against Czechia in Guadalajara. Fans can follow live updates throughout the tournament.
- •2026 World Cup starts today, 1,271 days after Argentina's victory in Qatar.
- •Mexico and South Africa last met in the 2010 World Cup opener.
- •South Korea plays Czechia later in Guadalajara.
- •Live updates available for all tournament matches.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup starts today. See schedule, how to watch, stream in Alabama
"• Live blog: the latest news from around the tournament • World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Get the app This World Cup’s expanded format has stretched out the group stage, meaning eight sides have had to wait nearly a week since the start of the tournament to get started, but after today all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup will have played a match. England will start their campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Complete guide to all the players A visual guide to every stadium Standings Golden Boot leaders Continue reading...
"The 2026 World Cup kicks off today. Here’s how to watch in Alabama, including TV channels, streaming options and game times.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 11:00 AMWorld Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream
• Live blog: the latest news from around the tournament • World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Get the app This World Cup’s expanded format has stretched out the group stage, meaning eight sides have had to wait nearly a week since the start of the tournament to get started, but after today all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup will have played a match. England will start their campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Complete guide to all the players A visual guide to every stadium Standings Golden Boot leaders Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:57 PMWorld Cup starts today. See schedule, how to watch, stream in Alabama
The 2026 World Cup kicks off today. Here’s how to watch in Alabama, including TV channels, streaming options and game times.
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