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 tournament features 48 participating nations for the first time and a total of 104 matches. The opening fixture is held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as host nations.
Mexico faces South Africa in Group A. The match recalls the two teams' 2010 World Cup encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw.
In Indonesia, the official broadcast is available for free on TVRI Nasional and TVRI Sport with no VPN required. Viewers only need to scan for channels on digital television sets or use a Set Top Box for analog TVs.