World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico facing South Africa today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 World Cup begins today, June 11, featuring Mexico versus South Africa at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City at 3:00 PM ET. This marks the tournament's opening matches, with a second game scheduled for later tonight between South Korea and Czechia at 10:00 PM ET. Fans can watch the matches on FOX, Telemundo, and Peacock. All 104 World Cup games are set to air across multiple platforms during the tournament.
- •2026 World Cup starts today in Mexico City
- •Mexico vs. South Africa at 3:00 PM ET
- •South Korea plays Czechia tonight at 10:00 PM ET
- •Broadcast available on FOX and Telemundo
- •All matches stream live on Peacock
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