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ESPN Thursday 11 June 2026, 19:52 UTC By ESPN 1 min read
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and the first of 104 games spanning a month and a half will begin at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in a rematch of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. Can El Tri begin their campaign on home soil on the right foot? Or can Bafana Bafana spoil the party?

It's finally here! The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and the first of 104 games spanning a month and a half will begin at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in a rematch of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. Can El Tri begin their campaign on home soil on the right foot? Or can Bafana Bafana spoil the party? Join us for all the updates from everything going on in Mexico City from our experts and contributors.
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