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World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch

performance of “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official song. Hosts [Mexico then face South Africa](/sports/2026/6/10/mexico-south-africa-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-lineup-players-news-football) at the same venue at 1pm local time (19:00 GMT). Later, [South Korea take on Czechia](/sports/2026/6/11/south-korea-vs-czechia-world-cup-group-match-teams-start-and-lineups

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

performers.  Estadio Azteca will host the opening game of World Cup 2026 as cohosts Mexico face South Africa

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

performers such as Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.  The New York/New Jersey Stadium hosted several Club World Cup matches last year, including the final in which Chelsea beat Paris Saint

39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you

history — with more teams and matches across more cities than ever. The tournament begins on June 11 and runs through July 19. And it's the first to take place in the U.S. [since