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Mexico vs South Africa kickoff time in Germany

The Mexico vs South Africa match kicks off at 8:00 PM CEST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026. Played at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

CEST kickoff
8:00 PM
Germany date
Thu, Jun 11
Venue local
12:00 PM
Watchability
Prime time

Lands in evening prime hours for Germany viewers. The best possible window.

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

Where to watch in Germany

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for Germany:

Other options: ARD Mediathek, ZDFmediathek, MagentaTV.

Full Germany viewing guide →

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 Germany, that translates to 8:00 PM CEST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026.

Mexico enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 17, while South Africa is ranked 56. Central European Summer Time. The 9:00 PM CEST window covers most evening US East Coast kickoffs and is the prime German viewing slot. East-coast US venues mean Germany fixtures will likely fall into the 6:00 PM or 9:00 PM CEST windows. The late-night and overnight windows cover West Coast US matches.

Frequently asked questions

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

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 8:00 PM CEST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026 in Germany. 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 Germany?

In Germany, ARD and ZDF hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. Public broadcaster. Half of matches free-to-air on Das Erste. Check our Germany 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 Germany viewers?

Lands in evening prime hours for Germany viewers. The best possible window. For full IST/local kickoff conversions across all 104 matches, see our complete schedule page.

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