Mexico vs South Africa - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Match - South Korea vs Czech Republic.
Mexico will launch the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil when they face South Africa in the tournament's opening match at the historic Estadio Azteca on Thursday, June 11. The Group A encounter marks a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw, and carries added significance as both sides look to gain an early advantage in a group that also features South Korea and Czechia. Backed by a passionate home crowd in Mexico City, El Tri enter the tournament in strong form after a convincing 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match, while Hugo Broos' South African side have spent several weeks acclimatizing to the altitude and arrive determined to spoil the hosts' party. Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 local time in Mexico City, 22:00 CET and 15:00 US Eastern Time (ET).
How to Watch Mexico vs South Africa – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
| United States | Soccer fans in the US can watch the match live on:
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| Canada | Canadian football fans follow the match live on: |
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channel 5. |
| Italy | In Italy fans can access the live coverage on: |
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| Belgium | Football fans in Belgium can follow the match live on: |
| Spain | RTVE, TELE Deportes, Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones and tabii will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden, NRK1, TV4 Play |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal and Free will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
| Worldwide | See FIFA World Cup Media Partners by Country |
Team News
Mexico
- Coach Javier Aguirre has no major injury concerns heading into the opener.
- Raúl Rangel is expected to start in goal ahead of veteran Guillermo Ochoa.
- Captain Edson Álvarez anchors the midfield, while Raúl Jiménez and Hirving Lozano lead the attack.
South Africa
- Coach Hugo Broos has a fully fit squad available.
- Left-back Aubrey Modiba has recovered from a recent fitness issue and is expected to start.
- Key players include goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, midfielder Teboho Mokoena, winger Oswin Appollis and striker Lyle Foster.
Predicted Line-ups
Mexico (4-3-3): Raúl Rangel; Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo; Edson Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Gilberto Mora; Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Hirving Lozano.
South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams; Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba; Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole; Elias Mokwana, Oswin Appollis, Themba Zwane; Lyle Foster.
Mexico are widely considered favorites to claim all three points, but South Africa's disciplined defensive structure and counter-attacking threat could make life difficult for the hosts in what promises to be an electric World Cup opening night.