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Originally published by KBC SportsJune 11, 2026
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South Africa and Mexico get 2026 FIFA World Cup underway
 Football’s greatest avenue has finally arrived. After four long years of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars into life with co-hosts Mexico squaring off against South Africa in the tournament’s curtain-raising fixture. There is a richness of history baked into this..
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the opening match, a rematch of the 2010 tournament's curtain-raiser.
- This is the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 games across three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- The iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the venue, hosting its third World Cup opening match.
- The opening ceremony featured performances by Shakira, J Balvin, and Tyla, with Shakira performing the new anthem alongside Burna Boy.
- This is the first time a World Cup opening fixture has been a repeat of a previous one, mirroring the 1-1 draw between these nations 16 years prior.
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