The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in Group A between the hosts Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium at 22.00 GMT. The opening match of the tournament hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada will start at 22.00 GMT at the Mexico City Stadium with a capacity of 83 thousand.
In the tournament held with 48 teams for the first time in history, Mexico City Stadium will make history by hosting the opening match of the tournament for the 3rd time. After 6 weeks of excitement, the tournament will end on Sunday, July 19, with the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium with a capacity of 82 thousand 500 people.
CONCERTS WILL BE GIVEN BEFORE
Various events will be held before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition to Shakira and Burna Boy, who will sing the official song of the cup, Dai Dai, famous names of world music such as Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, Mana and Tyla will take the stage at the opening ceremony.