Mexico vs South Africa, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener, Opening Ceremony In India

Published 11 June 2026 · sports

Mexico vs South Africa, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener, Opening Ceremony In India Published By, Last Updated: June

Mexico vs South Africa, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener, Opening Ceremony In India Published By, Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 13:29 IST The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with Mexico vs South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium. Here's how to watch the opener live in India, plus opening ceremony details. Rapid Read Mexico vs South Africa, FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener and Opening Ceremony: Live Streaming and TV Broadcast Details (AFP) The wait is finally over. The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday night with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the tournament opener at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Sixteen years after meeting in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, Mexico and South Africa once again have the honour of launching football’s biggest spectacle. For Mexico, the pressure and excitement of playing in front of a packed home crowd will be immense.

South Africa, meanwhile, arrive looking to spoil the party and recreate some of the magic from their historic appearance as hosts in 2010. Mexico vs South Africa: Match Details Match: Mexico vs South Africa Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group: Group A Venue: Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), Mexico City Date: June 11, 2026 Kick-off Time (IST): 1:30 AM Where to Live Stream Online: ZEE5 Where To Watch TV Broadcast: Unite8 Sports Channels Where to Watch Mexico vs South Africa Live In India? Football fans in India can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match live on TV Broadcast Channels Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, Unite8 Sports 2 HD Live Streaming Platforms ZEE5 App, ZEE5 Website Opening Ceremony: Star-Studded Start to the World Cup Before Mexico and South Africa take the field, FIFA will officially open the tournament with a special ceremony celebrating Mexican culture and football heritage.

The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM IST, around 90 minutes before kick-off, and will feature music, entertainment and cultural performances. Among the biggest attractions will be the first live performance of “Dai Dai," the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy. The lineup also includes J Balvin Tyla Alejandro Fernández Belinda Maná Hollywood star Salma Hayek is also expected to appear as one of FIFA’s World Cup ambassadors. Adding a special touch, Alejandro Fernández will perform Mexico’s national anthem, while Tyla will perform South Africa’s anthem before kick-off. Timings For Tonight 12:30 AM – 1:15 AM — Pre-match Coverage 1:30 AM Onwards Live — Mexico vs South Africa News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Siddarth Sriram After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas.