The World Cup opener in Mexico City
The 2026 World Cup begins in Mexico City on Thursday, 11 June: hosts Mexico face South Africa at 13:00 local time. In Central Europe, kick-off is at 21:00.
The fixture brings back memories of 2010, when South Africa and Mexico also opened the World Cup in Johannesburg. That match ended 1-1.
June in Mexico City is usually mild to warm, but it is also part of the rainy season. Fans at the stadium should keep an eye on the latest forecast.
















































