The North and Central American Soccer World Cup begins on June 11th (12th Japan time). Two matches were played in Group A, with host country Mexico getting off to a winning start with a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match, and South Korea scoring a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. [Group Stage] The FIFA World Cup 2026 North and Central America Tournament will be held at 16 venues in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and the final will be held on July 19th (20th).