The 2026 World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, June 11, with a tight opening day: two matches, both Group A openers in the group stage. The headline is co-host Mexico raising the curtain against South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
The two nations drew 1–1 in the 2010 opener, and South Africa is back for the first time since. Mexico carries home pressure after a 2022 group-stage exit. The nightcap, South Korea vs. Czechia in Guadalajara, opens Korea’s 11th straight World Cup.
Today’s Schedule, Thursday, June 11:
- 3:00 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. South Africa. Round: Group A, Matchday 1. TV: FOX (stream on Fox One / Fox Sports App). Stadium: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City).
- 10:00 p.m. ET — South Korea vs. Czechia. Round: Group A, Matchday 1. TV: FS1 (stream on Fox One / Fox Sports App). Stadium: Estadio Akron (Guadalajara).
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