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Mexico vs Bafana Bafana: Date & kick-off time of 2026 World Cup opener

Mexico opens the tournament against South Africa, with Javier Aguirre relying on Raul Jimenez and a FIFA ranking edge over Bafana Bafana.

Bafana Bafana are back in the World Cup after a 16-year absence. Here’s all you need to know as they get the showpiece underway. Mexico vs Bafana Bafana: 2026 World Cup opener key details Mexico and South Africa will kick the 2026 World Cup off at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Incidentally, these sides also played the opening match of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the first showpiece of its kind hosted on African soil. Co-hosts…
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The match between Mexico and the Republic of South Africa is the main sports event of the year, the 2026 World Cup.

The excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin. Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. Football fans are now wondering about the match time and the channel that will broadcast it live. So, when is the Mexico - South Africa match, and at what time?

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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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