In the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the national teams of Mexico and South Africa will meet.
It will happen on June 11 in Mexico City at the Azteca Stadium.
An interesting fact is that this match will be a repeat of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, in which South Africa, as hosts, drew 1-1 with the Mexicans in Johannesburg.
Then the match was also held on June 11
- June 11, 2010, Johannesburg, South Africa – Mexico – 1:1
- 11 June 2026 Mexico City, Mexico v South Africa
11th June 2010: South Africa faces Mexico as World Cup opener.11th June 2026: South Africa will face Mexico as World Cup opener.
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Source: sport.ua