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Mexico hosts South Africa in 2026 World Cup opener

Published 11 June 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on Thursday, June 11, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament opener at Mexico City Stadium. The match, a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener that ended in a 1-1 draw, begins at 9:00 PM South African time and will be broadcast live in South Africa on SABC1 and S...

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