Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup .

When South Africa and Mexico officially kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Thursday, it will coincidentally be a rematch of the 2010 opening match.

On 11 June, Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca, officially known as Estadio Ciudad de México during the tournament.