FOX or FS1? What TV Channel Is Mexico vs South Africa on in the USA Today?
Mexico opens the tournament as South Africa seeks an upset after qualifying ahead of Nigeria, with FOX and Telemundo carrying the match in the United States.
- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, tournament co-host Mexico faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to kick off the FIFA World Cup.
- Fittingly, the match takes place exactly 16 years to the day these two nations met in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
- Mexico manager Javier Aguirre wants players who "give everything for their country," while South Africa manager Broos expects a "special and fantastic experience" despite thousands of Mexican supporters filling the stadium.
- Viewers can watch live on the FOX network, stream via Fubo and the Fox Sports app, or tune in free using an over-the-air digital antenna.
- With South Korea and the Czech Republic also in Group A, points will be at a premium; the tournament continues tomorrow with Canada versus Bosnia and Herzegovina and USA versus Paraguay.
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The first match of the United States, Mexico and Canada World Cup match continues live
The World Cup finally begins as Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match. Follow the match here or on DR LYD.
The game of co-host Mexico against South Africa will open on Thursday (21 o'clock/ live ORF) the football World Cup 2026. The game in the live ticker.
This Thursday, June 11, will be the expected opening of the 2026 North American World Cup. The opening pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. Costa Rica time, although the ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. The historic Stadium of Mexico City (also known as Azteca or Banorte) will host this first engagement of the tournament and the schedule will not be an impediment for fans to enjoy the great party.Here are some options for places to see the engagement …
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