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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here.
The month-long tournament begins on Thursday afternoon, when host Mexico takes on South Africa in Mexico City. The opening day celebrations continue on Friday, as co-hosts Canada and the U.S. also play their first game.
International stars will be present in each of the three ceremonies, with Shakira and Burna Boy performing in Mexico on Thursday. In Toronto, the ceremony will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara and Michael Bublé, while Katy Perry, LISA and Anitta will close out the last ceremony in Southern California.
The World Cup opening ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. CT, 90 minutes before the opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
There will be three opening ceremonies, one for each host country.
Canada's will take place on Friday, June 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Toronto, and the United States' will be later in the day at 6:30 p.m. CT in Inglewood, California.
All three opening ceremonies will be broadcast on FOX.
The South Africa vs Mexico World Cup opening match is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, June 11.
The Group A World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and South Africa can be seen on FOX.
The South Africa vs Mexico World Cup soccer match can be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM on Thursday, June 11
Isa Almeida is a trending reporter for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Isa? She can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @ialmeidasports. Support Isa's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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The month-long tournament begins on Thursday afternoon, when host Mexico takes on South Africa in Mexico City. The opening day celebrations continue on Friday, as co-hosts Canada and the U.S. also play their first game.
International stars will be present in each of the three ceremonies, with Shakira and Burna Boy performing in Mexico on Thursday. In Toronto, the ceremony will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara and Michael Bublé, while Katy Perry, LISA and Anitta will close out the last ceremony in Southern California.
What time is the World Cup opening ceremony today?
The World Cup opening ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. CT, 90 minutes before the opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
There will be three opening ceremonies, one for each host country.
Canada's will take place on Friday, June 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Toronto, and the United States' will be later in the day at 6:30 p.m. CT in Inglewood, California.
What channel is the World Cup opening ceremony on today?
All three opening ceremonies will be broadcast on FOX.
What time is the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup game today?
The South Africa vs Mexico World Cup opening match is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, June 11.
What channel is the South Africa vs Mexico World Cup match on Thursday?
The Group A World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and South Africa can be seen on FOX.
How can I stream Mexico vs South Africa in World Cup on June 11?
The South Africa vs Mexico World Cup soccer match can be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Mexico vs South Africa betting odds, predictions
Odds courtesy of BetMGM on Thursday, June 11
- Odds: Mexico (-235), Tie (+340), South Africa (+675)
- Over/Under: 2.5
Isa Almeida is a trending reporter for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Isa? She can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @ialmeidasports. Support Isa's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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