Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup 2026 opening match

IN FULL

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.

France 24

Mexico 2-0 South Africa LIVE: Watch World Cup 2026 opener, free streams, team news

Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Africa from anywhere as the World Cup begins in Mexico City.

TechRadar

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'We've got six more weeks of this!' Gary Neville and Roy Keane appear to fall out in half-time ITV studio debate during World Cup 2026 opener

World Cup pundits clash in the shadow of Manhattan over opening match

FourFourTwo

Canadian traveller faces $147,000 medical bill after insurance claim is denied: 'I don’t remember anything'

An Ontario man who spent more than a week in hospital while on holiday in Mexico has been left facing a medical bill of $147,502 after his travel insurance claim was denied.

The Times of India

Danny Ocean Told Venezuelans "I Am Taking You All With Me": He Did Way More During His World Cup Inauguration in Mexico

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.

Latin Times

US receives a frosty welcome at World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

SOC:Shakira and Latin flair sparkle at opening ceremony

Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

AAP

Shakira and Latin flair sparkle at opening ceremony

Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

AAP

Where is the Mexico vs South Africa game? Everything to know about Estadio Azteca

IN FULL

The Independent UK

USA flag booed before World Cup 2026 opening game in Mexico City

There was a shift in the party atmosphere in Mexico City when the United States flag was paraded onto the pitch

The Independent UK

Shakira and Burna Boy kick off World Cup 2026 party as opening ceremony gets tournament underway in style

World Cup begins with star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico City before joint hosts win dramatic first game

Evening Standard

The 10 Mexican Food Staples World Cup Visitors May Miss — And Why That's a Mistake You Can't Afford to Make

Heading to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup? Don't leave without trying these iconic dishes from Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. A food guide for every kind of traveler.

Latin Times

Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City

The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

Euronews

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history has kicked off with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match

Euronews

Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff

Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

FourFourTwo

South Korea vs Czechia prediction as the World Cup Group A party continues in Mexico

Estadio Akron welcomes two teams hopeful of a place in the last 32 at World Cup 2026

Sports Lens

Mexico World Cup Odds 2026: Group A Pick and Value Bets

Mexico enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts at +6600 to win it all. Our best bet is El Tri to win Group A at -127 on BetOnline.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Photos from the spectacular World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa as the competition began amid escalating protests and social tensions…

The Independent UK

Mexico vs South Africa: What is the weather forecast for World Cup opener?

IN FULL

The Economic Times

Which channel will show FIFA World Cup in India? Where to watch matches live

Football fans in India can catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on ZEE channels and the Zee5 app. Selected matches, including the opener and knockout stages, will be free on DD Sports. The tournament kicks off on June 12 with Mexico facing South Africa. Indian viewers can expect varied match…

TechRadar

How to watch Mexico vs South Africa: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 opening game, team news

Raul Jimenez leads the line for Mexico against South Africa as the co-hosts kick-off FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here's how to watch the Group A clash for free online and from anywhere.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. South Africa—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

Mexico and South Africa have only ever faced each other once—ironically, that was the opening game of the 2010 World Cup game and ended in a 1-1 draw. One of th

FourFourTwo

Mexico vs South Africa prediction as El Tri open the biggest World Cup in history

Mexico host World Cup football for the third time and kick-off against South Africa at the Azteca

AAP

GSMA Intelligence Finds Operators Could Be the Real Game-Changers of the 2026 World Cup

LONDON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GSMA Intelligence's latest Insight Spotlight explores how the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US will create major opportunities for mobile operators, not only in delivering resilient, high-capacity connectivity but also in enabling new enterprise services and enhanced consumer experiences. With…

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.