Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026 Group Stage

Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM GMT on June 11, 2026. In Mexico, that's 1:00 PM CST.

The match takes place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. It has a capacity of 87,523 and sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level.

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In the US, the match will air on FOX and Telemundo. However, with WatchWorldCup26 you get access to over 47,964 channels from 120+ countries, including all dedicated World Cup broadcast feeds.

Yes. They met in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa — a game that ended 1-1. This 2026 fixture mirrors that historic encounter with the roles reversed as Mexico now plays host.