FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with Mexico vs. South Africa How to watch for free
It’s been a long four years, but the FIFA World Cup kicks off today.One of three host countries this year, Mexico will officially open the 2026 World Cup against Group A foe South Africa today, June 11.
South Africa is back in the World Cup after a 16-year hiatus.In nine past World Cup matches, Bafana Bafana have won just two, never advancing out of the group stage.
This year, the team looks to make history with a roster that focuses on an aesthetically pleasing, technical style of play.El Tri have been the most successful CONCACAF team in the four-year cycle that followed last World Cup, with two Gold Cups and a 2024 victory at the CONCACAF Nations League.
They’ll go into this World Cup with a mix of veteran talent and young upstarts, including the tournament’s youngest player, 17-year-old Gilberto Mora.Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s kick off to the World Cup.The FIFA World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m.
ET today.Mexico vs.South Africa will air on FOX in the United States.
American viewers can also stream the match in Spanish on Telemundo.If you don’t have cable or an antenna, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the World Cup for free.DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching sports live for free.
Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month.We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX and FS1 as part of its 90+ channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to stream soccer live; its Select plan includes FOX and starts at $19.99/month.The World Cup 2026 will have three different opening ceremonies — one in each host country.In today’s tournament opener, the Mexico opening ceremony will feature J.
Balvin and Tyla.Tomorrow, both the United States and Canada will hold their respective opening ceremonies.
tk will perform in the American opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium, and Michael Bublé, Alanis Morisse...