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Mexico vs South Africa is a group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 07:00 PM UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
The opening match of WC 2026 — Mexico, co-host and three-time host of football's oldest tradition, against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Kick-off: 3pm local / 10pm Vienna time. Tubi will stream the match free in the US.
Mexico under Javier Aguirre — his third spell with El Tri — will sit compact and look to counter. Edson Álvarez anchors midfield, with Raúl Jiménez or Santiago Giménez leading the line. The Azteca crowd (87,500 capacity) is the wildcard.
South Africa arrive with qualifying momentum. Coach Hugo Broos (Belgian, 2017 AFCON winner with Cameroon) has shaped a young squad; keeper Ronwen Williams is a multiple AFCON Best Goalkeeper. The altitude (2,250m) will test Mexico too.
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- When is Mexico vs South Africa?
- Mexico – South Africa kicks off on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- What stadium hosts Mexico vs South Africa?
- Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Capacity: 87,000.
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