It’s finally here!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and the first of 104 games spanning a month and a half will begin at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico took on South Africa in a rematch of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup.
With goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, El Tri started on the right foot with a 2-0 win over a nine-man South Africa.
Enjoy all that happened from Mexico City with analysis from our experts and contributors.