World Cup 2026: Mexico opens the curtain on the biggest celebration

The wait is over. On Thursday, June 11, the eyes of the entire football planet will turn to Mexico City, where the curtain will open on the 2026 World Cup, the largest event in the history of the institution with the participation of 48 national teams and co-organized by Mexico, the United States and Canada.

The opening match will pit hosts Mexico against South Africa, in a clash that marks the start of a month filled with thrills, dreams, and football stories.

The historic stadium of the Mexican capital will once again enter the record books, as it becomes the first stadium to host three opening World Cup matches, since 1970 and 1986. A stadium that has been associated with the greatest moments of world football is preparing to welcome another historic evening.

Prior to kick-off, organizers have planned a spectacular opening ceremony featuring vibrant elements of Mexican culture, music, dance, and artistic performances, sending the message of unity through football.

For Mexico, the premiere is more than just a match. It is the opportunity to start on the right foot in front of his audience and give the signal for a course that his fans have been dreaming of for decades. The atmosphere is expected to be explosive, with tens of thousands of fans creating a unique setting in a night that will mark the start of the planet's top football celebration.

The 2026 World Cup begins and with it begins a new chapter in the history of world football. From Mexico City the first whistle will be given, and the journey to glory will begin.