Mexico faces South Africa in opening match of 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Mexico is set to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa. The game will feature South Africa, identified by the abbreviation RSA, marking their return to the tournament for the fourth time. Historically, South Africa last participated in the 2010 World Cup, where they drew with Mexico in the opening game. As co-hosts, Mexico aims to make a strong impression in front of their home crowd.
- •Match scheduled for June 11, 2026 in Mexico.
- •South Africa's full name is Republic of South Africa, abbreviated as RSA.
- •South Africa has participated in four World Cups: 1998, 2002, 2010, and 2026.
- •In the 2010 opener, South Africa drew with Mexico, their best result to date.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — What is RSA in World Cup? Explaining abbreviation for who Mexico is playing
"There's a simple explanation for one of the nations taking the pitch this month.
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