Mexico vs – Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 at 3 p.m. ET at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with live coverage on FOX and Telemundo and a free live stream available via Tubi.
It’s the moment tournament fever always starts—one whistle, one stadium, and 90 minutes that can set the tone for everything that follows. On June 11, 2026, Mexico welcomes South Africa for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET, with FOX and Telemundo providing TV coverage. For viewers looking to watch online, there’s free streaming available on Tubi. DIRECTV and Fubo also carry the live stream with a free trial, while Sling and Peacock are listed as additional options.
FOX is the exclusive home for English-language coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The network will broadcast 70 of the 104 matches—covering every USMNT group-stage game. every knockout match beginning with the Round of 16. and the Final. FS1 is set to air the remaining 34 English-language games, mostly daytime group-stage contests.
For Spanish-language viewers, Telemundo is the broadcaster of Copa Mundial coverage, with 92 matches on the slate. Universo picks up the remaining 12, with those games—mostly simultaneous group-stage matchdays—scheduled for the final matchdays.
The opening day slate doesn’t stop with Mexico vs. South Africa. The match is also paired with tomorrow’s USA vs. Paraguay game, both listed as available to watch live for FREE on Tubi.
Beyond today’s matchup, the tournament schedule lays out a packed group stage. On Thursday, June 11, Mexico vs. South Africa kicks off at 3 p.m. at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, followed by South Korea vs. Czechia at 10 p.m. at Estadio Akron in Zapopan.
The World Cup then continues through June 12, 13, 14, and beyond with matchups spread across venues including BMO Field in Toronto, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford—culminating in a long run of group-stage fixtures that keep the pressure on every day.
For anyone trying to plan their viewing around today’s opener, the essentials are straightforward: June 11, 3 p.m. ET, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City—with FOX and Telemundo on TV and Tubi offering a FREE live stream option.
Mexico vs South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Estadio Azteca FOX Telemundo Tubi DIRECTV Fubo live stream 3 p.m. ET opening match