Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Azteca, a historic opener marked by a star-studded ceremony, fan-zone congestion and three red cards.
FIFA has confirmed the full 104-match World Cup 2026 schedule after the Final Draw, with Mexico City hosting the opener and New York New Jersey set for the final on 19 July 2026.
Mexico and South Africa meet in the opening match of World Cup 2026 at Mexico City Stadium, launching Group A and the expanded 48-team tournament.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins Thursday, June 11, with Mexico opening the tournament at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here’s the schedule context, venue significance, and how viewers in the U.S. can follow the matches legally.
FIFA has launched “DNA” as the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem, bringing together Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE ahead of the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
FIFA says the 2026 World Cup will open in Mexico City on June 11, but the eve of the tournament has been shaped by two fan-facing issues: visa handling and high ticket prices.
On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gianni Infantino is using opening-week spectacle to steer attention toward the tournament’s first impressions, even as ticket prices and visa concerns draw scrutiny.