Al JazeeraJun 10, 2026, 1:06 PM

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups

Mexico and South Africa meet in the 2026 World Cup's opening match Thursday at Estadio Azteca, marking the first time the two teams face off since their 1-1 draw in the 2010 tournament's opener.

Pressure on cohosts Mexico as South Africa await in World Cup 2026 opener — Photograph: Al Jazeera

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