- Mexico hosts South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener — June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET in Mexico City.
- Mexico (FIFA No. 15) are making their 18th World Cup appearance; their best finishes were quarterfinals in 1970 and 1986.
- South Africa (FIFA No. 60) are in their fourth World Cup and have never advanced past the group stage.
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