It’s the first of 104 World Cup matches over the next 39 days, in June and July. “Almost eight years to the day that Canada, Mexico and USA were appointed co-hosts of the FIFA

Stadium entry points and concourses are equipped with advanced facial recognition software and AI-powered monitoring systems. These tools scan faces in real-time, matching them against security databases.

How to watch World Cup 2026 Mexico Opening Ceremony. The FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremony is on TV tonight at 6.15pm until 7.50pm. It will be available to watch on ITV1 and I

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on Thursday, Mexico are up against South Africa in the opener at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Heres how the capital city is preparing for the mega clash.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway today as Mexico hosts South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Join us as we count down to kickoff, and get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.