Mexico - South Africa: the opening match of the 2026 World Cup LIVE on Afrik-Foot

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup pits Mexico against South Africa on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (7pm GMT, 9pm in France). South Africa, coached by Hugo Broos who will retire after the tournament, has not won in five matches and scored only three goals in four friendlies. Mexico, co-host, plays in front of 87,000 sold-out spectators. The other Group A match is South Korea vs. Czech Republic.