The schedule will be unveiled in live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET). Full reveal of match venues and kick-off times to take place the day after the Final Draw, at 12:00 EST FIFA President and FIFA Legends to analyse ...

South Korea fans celebrated Thursday after their team came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. (AP Video by Martín

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with a familiar matchup as co-host Mexico takes on South Africa in the opening match of Group A at Mexico City Stadium. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Mexico