Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Mexico are off to the perfect start in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the joint host dominant in their capital city. An opener in the 9th minute from Al Qadsiah's Julián

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, Mexico vs South Africa, being played at the Mexico City Stadium, also known as Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City. This is Neeladri Bhattacharjee taking you through minute-by-minute of this high-voltage match.

Get live updates on Mexico vs South Africa as FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in a thrilling opening match at Estadio Azteca.

FOOTBALL fans are laughing at the BBC for making a mistake in their first spoiler-free highlights. They are uploading packages of each game for supporters to watch from the tournament – but

The world Cup opening ceremony featuring Shakira and her famous 'Dai-Dai' song will be on display ahead of the kick-off between Mexico and South Africa.

The leadup to the match between Mexico and South Africa has collided with immigration policies, affordability politics and the war in Iran. But on Thursday, soccer finally ruled.

Mexico fan Ricardo takes us to the opening game of the World Cup as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium.