Mexico vs South Africa – FIFA World Cup 2026
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What time is Mexico vs South Africa?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 12:00 PM PT (host city time), at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City.
Match details
- Date
- Thursday 11 June 2026
- Kickoff (host time, PT)
- 12:00 PM
- Venue
- Mexico City Stadium
- Host city
- Mexico City
- Stage
- First Stage · Group A
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 2026
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When does Mexico vs South Africa kick off?
Mexico vs South Africa is scheduled for Thursday 11 June 2026 at 12:00 local host time (Pacific Time), at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. The kickoff time at the top of this page is automatically converted to your local timezone, so you know exactly when the match starts wherever you are watching from.
This is a First Stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition of the tournament ever staged, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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The Opening Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico vs South Africa is the official opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — the largest edition in the tournament's history, expanded to 48 teams across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The match takes place at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City — making Mexico one of only three nations ever to host the World Cup twice (1970 and 1986). El Tri kick off their home tournament in front of a passionate Mexican crowd on June 11, 2026.
South Africa enter Group A as one of the tournament's rising forces from the African continent. This is a landmark occasion for African football on the biggest stage.
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