The historic day has come. In the first match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Mexico, one of the host teams of the tournament, hosts South Africa. Brazilian referee Sampaio blew the first whistle in the giant organization. You can watch this match, which is the opening match of the World Cup and Group A, live on our news…
HERE ARE THE TOP 11 OF MEXICO-SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL TEAMS:
Mexican: Rangel; Reyes, Montes, Vásquez, Gallardo; Lira, Fidalgo, Gutiérrez; Alvarado, Jiménez, Quiñones
South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Sibisi, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mokoena, Shitole, Adams; Rayners, Foster
WHAT TIME IS THE MEXICO-SOUTH AFRICA MATCH AND ON WHICH CHANNEL?
The first match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup played between Mexico and South Africa started at 22.00 GMT. The fight is broadcast live on TRT 1.
THE MATCH IS DIRECTED BY A BRAZILIAN REFEREE
Brazilian referee Sampaio is officiating the opening match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Sampaio’s assistants were also Brazilian referees; Pires and Boschilia do it. Colombian referee Gallo is on duty in VAR in the match. In AVAR, Chilean referee Lara was given the task.
FIRST GOAL IN THE TOURNAMENT!
⚽️ Big mistake in South Africa’s defense! The first goal of the 2026 World Cup comes from Mexican Quinones! pic.twitter.com/eaJ8dQX7Q6
— TRT Spor (@trtspor) June 11, 2026