The 2026 World Cup begins this Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. If the inaugural clash will kick off at 9 p.m., it will be preceded by a grandiose opening ceremony from 7:30 p.m. The meeting between the Mexican host and Bafana Bafana and all the festivities for the start of the competition will be followed live with commentary on the RMC Sport website and app.