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World Cup preparations ramp up ahead of June 11 kickoff

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

World Cup preparations ramp up ahead of June 11 kickoff
Summary

Teams are finalizing their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, set to kick off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa. International friendlies are scheduled for today, including matches like DR Congo vs. Denmark and Netherlands vs. Algeria. This adds to a series of friendly games leading into the tournament. The matches are crucial for teams to evaluate their rosters and strategies before the tournament.

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  • •Mexico meets South Africa in the opening match on June 11.
  • •International friendlies today include DR Congo vs. Denmark.
  • •Teams are currently traveling to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • •Matches help teams finalize rosters and strategies for the tournament.
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  • 3:34 PMCBS Sports — Footy Fix: World Cup tune-ups dominate the calendar as teams get set of June 11th kickoff
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