World Cup Coverage
Live updates: Mexico and South Africa face off in the first match of the World Cup
Who is Gilberto Mora? Mexico’s teenage star poised to break a 95-year World Cup record
Will a third time be a charm for Javier Aguirre and Mexico?
Why Hirving Lozano is absent from Mexico’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
World Cup ready? Santiago Gimenez’s struggles at AC Milan explained by Mexico legend Jared Borgetti - with goalless Serie A season carrying out-of-sorts striker into major tournament

Mexico vs South Africa

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Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
MEXICO CITY — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup . Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri’s record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another shot Thursday when it hosts South Africa to kick off the 48-team tournament .

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CBSSports.com · 4h
Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Mexico-South Africa, 2026 World Cup Thursday
Los Angeles Times · 4h
Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup live updates: Start time and how to watch

Aguirre, Mexico

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'Privileged' Aguirre embraces pressure of Mexico's World Cup opener
On the eve of the World Cup opener and Mexico's debut in front of their fans at the Estadio Azteca, Javier Aguirre stated that he feels 'privileged' to experience the pressure of opening the tournament at home.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1d
Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
seattlepi.com · 2d
Javier Aguirre’s final World Cup rescue: Mexico’s firefighter battles old tactical ghosts
CBSSports.com

Can Raul Jimenez Lead Mexico in Final WC Run?

Can Raul Jimenez Lead Mexico in Final WC Run?
Bleacher Report

B/R Expert Predictions for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Mexico as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa at Estadio Azteca. As we inch closer to kick-off, we asked our B/R Football experts to provide their predictions for this year's edition.
CBS Sports on MSN

World Cup 2026 odds, futures: Mexico looking to restore soccer standing with deep tournament run

Mexico have slipped slightly in CONCACAF's hierarchy but have a chance to make a statement at the 2026 World Cup
USA Today

World Cup jersey & kit rankings: The 15 best uniforms including Japan, Mexico and USA

The 2026 World Cup has brought several new looks with creative kits and we broke down the 15 best kits from all 48 countries.

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