Mexico and South Africa meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico, ranked 15th by FIFA, are appearing at their 18th World Cup, with their best finish a quarterfinal run in 1970 and 1986. South Africa enter Group A ranked 60th by FIFA, appearing at their fourth World Cup, having never advanced past the group stage.
Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
- When: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, Watch free on Tubi, FOX Sports
Group A Preview: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
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Mexico vs. South Africa Odds
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Mexico World Cup Schedule
- June 11: Watch Mexico vs South Africa – Mexico City Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
- June 18: Watch Mexico vs South Korea – Guadalajara Stadium (9 p.m. ET)
- June 24: Watch Mexico vs Czechia – Mexico City Stadium (9 p.m. ET)
South Africa World Cup Schedule
- June 11: Watch Mexico vs South Africa – Mexico City Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
- June 18: Watch Czechia vs South Africa – Atlanta Stadium (12 p.m. ET)
- June 24: Watch South Korea vs South Africa – Monterrey Stadium (9 p.m. ET)
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