When is the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup match?

It will take place on Thursday June 11 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

Where is the Mexico vs South Africa opening match being played?

It will be played at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Who are the key players?

Santiago Gimenez and Edson Alvarez for Mexico.

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June 11, 2026 3:00 PM EST

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Everything to know before it happens.

The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, officially kicking off the expanded 48-team tournament format. This Group A opener marks a highly anticipated cross-continental clash on Mexican soil. You can follow the live countdown to the official match kickoff right here on this page.

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Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, Hirving Lozano (Mexico) vs Percy Tau, Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams (South Africa)

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Here are all the broadcasters televising the Mexico vs South Africa game in FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Fox Sports, Telemundo (USA) BBC, ITV (UK) CTV, TSN, RDS (Canada) SBS (Australia) ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport (Germany) RTVE (Spain) DSports, TelevisaUnivision (Latin America) beIN Sports (Middle East and North Africa) New World TV, SuperSport (Sub-Saharan Africa)

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