World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico with full schedule released
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins today in Mexico with the opening match featuring Mexico against South Africa at 1pm CST at the Mexico City Stadium. This tournament marks the expansion to 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup in history. The group stage runs until June 27, followed by knockout rounds starting June 28. Argentina enters as the defending champion after winning the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Updates and live commentary are available through Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup page.
- •World Cup 2026 opens today in Mexico City
- •Match: Mexico vs South Africa at 1pm CST
- •Tournament features 48 teams, the largest ever
- •Group stage lasts until June 27
- •Defending champions Argentina won in 2022
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times
"Al Jazeera’s teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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