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Mexico – South Africa live: follow the ceremony and opening match of the World Cup 2026
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- Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 16:42Modified: 11/06/2026 - 17:29
- Follow the match, opening ceremony and FRANCE 24's special coverage.
- Mexico: Rangel; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Lira; Gutierrez, Alvarado, Fidalgo, Quinones; Jimenez.
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Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 16:42Modified: 11/06/2026 - 17:29
By: Mehdi BOUZOUINA LIVE. Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. © FMM graphic studio All eyes are on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with El Tri taking on South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Group. A opener. Follow the match, opening ceremony and FRANCE 24's special coverage.
Mexico: Rangel; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Lira; Gutierrez, Alvarado, Fidalgo, Quinones; Jimenez.
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