Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
Sources: BBC Sport
VenueMexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
Sources: BBC Sport
PlayersThe best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup . So, let’s rank them.
WC 2026Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Pink boots as far as the eye can see in the Mexico v South Africa opening game
VenueReferee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.
From the opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa on 11 June to the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July, there will be 104 Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match winners named.
The eyes of the world were on Mexico today as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ began with an that offered a celebration full of sound, colour and meaning.
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