Mexico faces South Africa as World Cup kicks off at Estadio Azteca
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 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.
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup starts today. See schedule, how to watch, stream in Alabama
- 11:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — World 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 Here we go again. 1,271 days since Lionel Messi and Argentina got their hands on international soccer’s biggest prize in Qatar, the 2026 World Cup is upon us and it all kicks off at the fabled Estadio Azteca today. Mexico take on South Africa in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup curtain raiser, albeit with the hosting roles reversed, before South Korea and Czechia start their campaign in Guadalajara. 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- 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.
- The Guardian SportJun 11, 2026, 11:39 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 Here we go again. 1,271 days since Lionel Messi and Argentina got their hands on international soccer’s biggest prize in Qatar, the 2026 World Cup is upon us and it all kicks off at the fabled Estadio Azteca today. Mexico take on South Africa in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup curtain raiser, albeit with the hosting roles reversed, before South Korea and Czechia start their campaign in Guadalajara. Complete guide to all the players A visual guide to every stadium Standings Golden Boot leaders Continue reading...
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