Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City on Wednesday. Coach Javier Aguirre expressed excitement ahead of the Group A opener.
The tournament begins with Mexico aiming to build on their history of reaching the quarter-finals when hosting in 1970 and 1986. Aguirre, leading the team for a third World Cup, said he is excited rather than nervous.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially began in the early hours of Friday WIB with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
The 2026 World Cup opens on Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The tournament expands to 48 teams for the first time and runs across three host nations.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today in Canada, the USA and Mexico with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at 20:00 BST.
Mexico's national team will face Belgium in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game follows a 0-0 draw with Portugal and will allow coach Javier Aguirre to fine-tune his squad. Belgium arrives after a 5-2 win over the United States.