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Mexico vs. South Africa free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cable

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The 2026 World Cup has finally arrived and soccer fans around the world will be tuning into today's opener between Mexico and South Africa.

The pair also played the curtain-raiser in the 2010 World Cup when South Africa hosted with a 1-1 draw the outcome on that occasion.

With Mexico now co-hosts, they'll be hoping to put on a memorable performance in the capital to get their Group A campaign off to a winning start before matches against South Korea and Czechia.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.

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Mexico vs. South Africa free live stream

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Mexico vs. South Africa channel, live stream

TV channel: Fox Network
Streaming:fubo,Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast on Fox Network with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up a for a FREE trial.

What time does Mexico vs. South Africa kick off?

This World Cup clash takes place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and kicks off on Thursday, June 11 at 2 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the United States:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Thurs, June 11	3 p.m.
Central Time	Thurs, June 11	2 p.m.
Mountain Time	Thurs, June 11	1 p.m.
Pacific Time	Thurs, June 11	12 p.m.

World Cup fixtures today and tomorrow

All times Eastern.

Thursday, June 11

Mexico vs. South Africa (3 p.m.)
South Korea vs. Czechia (10 p.m.)

Friday, June 12

Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina (3 p.m.)

MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.