How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Thursday, June 11
Mexico's Erik Lira and Belgium's Jeremy Doku are pictured during a friendly soccer game between the Mexican national team and Belgian national soccer team Red Devils in Chicago, on Wednesday 01 April 2026, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. BELGA
NEW YORK - The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway Thursday with two Group A matches on the schedule.
What we know:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday, June 11, with Mexico taking on South Africa and Korea Republic facing Czechia.
The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, with matches taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Thursday’s matches mark the start of the expanded 48-team tournament, which will feature 104 matches.
Today’s World Cup matches
Mexico vs. South Africa
Group: Group A
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Mexico City Stadium
TV: FOX
Korea Republic vs. Czechia
Group: Group A
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Guadalajara Stadium
TV: FS1
How to watch
Fans can watch today’s World Cup matches on FOX, FS1 and FOX Sports platforms.
The opening match between Mexico and South Africa will air on FOX. Korea Republic vs. Czechia will air on FS1.
Team USA schedule
Team USA opens its World Cup schedule Friday, June 12, against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. The match is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
The U.S. will also play Australia on Friday, June 19, at Seattle Stadium at 3 p.m. ET.
Team USA’s final group stage match is Thursday, June 25, against Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. That match is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
Big picture view:
The 2026 World Cup is the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.
The teams are divided into 12 groups of four, with each team playing three group stage matches.
The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Source: This article was written using information from FOX Sports and FIFA.