Mexico hosts South Africa in World Cup Group A opener
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This matchup is a rematch of the teams' opening game from the 2010 World Cup. The day will also feature South Korea against Czechia in Jalisco. Mexico aims to overcome a disappointing group-stage exit in Qatar, while South Africa returns to the tournament for the first time since hosting it in 2010. South Korea, led by star player Son Heung-Min, seeks to prove its worth after recent struggles. Czechia hopes to build on its qualification performances, emphasizing solid defense and set pieces.
- •June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City at 3 p.m.
- •June 11: South Korea plays Czechia in Guadalajara at 10 p.m.
- •Mexico has won knockout games in previous home tournaments.
- •South Africa's squad is mostly domestic-based and under-tested internationally.
- •Czechia advanced to the World Cup after two penalty shootout victories.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group D preview, predictions
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group B preview, predictions
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group A preview, predictions
"World Cup Group B will see Canada try to move through on home soil while Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar also seek a spot in the knockout phase.
"The world will be watching Group A, with Mexico and South Africa opening the World Cup and South Korea and Czechia looking to compete.
"Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:30 AM2026 World Cup Group D preview, predictions
Of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup, Group D appears to be among the most balanced.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:23 AMJordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:30 AM2026 World Cup Group B preview, predictions
World Cup Group B will see Canada try to move through on home soil while Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar also seek a spot in the knockout phase.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM2026 World Cup Group A preview, predictions
The world will be watching Group A, with Mexico and South Africa opening the World Cup and South Korea and Czechia looking to compete.
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