- Jun 12
Mexico and South Korea win Group A openers as World Cup kickoff is marked by protests and historic red cards
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 and South Korea rallying past Czech Republic 2-1, while protests outside Estadio Azteca and three red cards brought a turbulent start to the tournament.
- Jun 11
World Cup 2026 kicks off tonight: Mexico vs South Africa opens the first 48-team tournament across three host nations
The largest World Cup in history opens at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, launching 39 days of football across the United States, Mexico, and Canada with 48 teams and 104 matches.
