THE 2026 World Cup kicks off soon as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa – but fans are still getting over the incredible opening ceremony!
Before the blockbuster curtain-raiser, and Burna Boy performed the anthem ‘‘ during the star-studded show.
But now, all eyes are on the big kick-off as this summer’s 104-game extravaganza begins in City.
- Kick off time: 8pm BST
- TV channel: ITV1 UK
- Live stream: ITVX
- Mexico team: Rangel, Alvarado, Vasquez, Gallardo, Gutierrez, Montes, Lira, Fidalgo, Reyes, Quinones, Jimenez
- South Africa team: Williams, Mbokazi, Okon, Sibisi, Mudau, Modiba, Mokoena, Sithole, Adams, Rayners, Foster
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