FIFA has confirmed the match official for the 2026 World Cup opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. Mexico and South Africa are set to clash in the highly anticipated opening match of the 2026 World Cup .

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have three opening ceremonies in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Here are the start times and how to watch.

YouTube and FIFA Expand World Cup Partnership With Inaugural Creator Cup Match

The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca was filled with music, spectacle, and symbolism, but few moments resonated as personally for Venezuelans as the appearance of Danny Ocean.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico vs South Africa is set to feature a carefully selected voice for the Mexican anthem, adding pressure to a global stage watched by millions before kickoff.

YouTube and FIFA have announced the inaugural YouTube FIFA Creator Cup, an exhibition match featuring global creators, athletes, and celebrities that will stream exclusively on YouTube from New York C

These are the players to have worn the captain's armband for the U.S. men's national team at each of its World Cup appearances.

The World Cup 2026 inauguration at Estadio Aztecawas a vivid, musical celebration meant to usher in the biggest edition of the tournament, the first hosted across three countries, but its blend of folklore,