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Mexico vs South Africa kickoff time in Brazil

The Mexico vs South Africa match kicks off at 3:00 PM BRT on Thu, Jun 11, 2026. Played at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

BRT kickoff
3:00 PM
Brazil date
Thu, Jun 11
Venue local
12:00 PM
Watchability
Daytime

Daytime kickoff in Brazil. Easy to catch live if you're free during the day.

Home
Mexico
FIFA rank #17
Away
South Africa
FIFA rank #56

Where to watch in Brazil

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for Brazil:

Other options: SporTV, Cazé TV.

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About this match

Mexico vs South Africa is the 1st fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and an opening-day match in Group A. The game is played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with a local kickoff of 12:00 PM. For viewers in Brazil, that translates to 3:00 PM BRT on Thu, Jun 11, 2026.

Mexico enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 17, while South Africa is ranked 56. Brasília Time. The 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM BRT windows cover most US evening kickoffs and are prime time for Brazilian viewers. Brazil's group fixtures are likely to land in the 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM BRT slots, optimal for national audiences. Late-night windows (1:00 AM, 4:00 AM BRT) are limited to West Coast US matches.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Mexico vs South Africa kick off in Brazil?

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 3:00 PM BRT on Thu, Jun 11, 2026 in Brazil. The match is played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (local kickoff 12:00 PM).

Where can I watch Mexico vs South Africa live in Brazil?

In Brazil, Globo and Globoplay hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. Free-to-air rights holder. TV Globo carries all major matches. Check our Brazil viewing guide for the latest streaming and TV options.

What stage of the tournament is Mexico vs South Africa?

This is a group stage match in Group A, the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Is the kickoff time good for Brazil viewers?

Daytime kickoff in Brazil. Easy to catch live if you're free during the day. For full IST/local kickoff conversions across all 104 matches, see our complete schedule page.

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