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.
The national teams of Mexico and England will face off on Sunday July 5 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Mexico and South Korea have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their Group A clash at the World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara.
Defending champions Argentina take on Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday in their Group J opener at the World Cup 2026.
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South Korea will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Czechia in Guadalajara on Thursday.