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Mexico vs South Africa kickoff time in UK

The Mexico vs South Africa match kicks off at 7:00 PM BST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026. Played at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

BST kickoff
7:00 PM
UK date
Thu, Jun 11
Venue local
12:00 PM
Watchability
Prime time

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

Where to watch in UK

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for UK:

Other options: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, BBC Radio 5 Live.

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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 UK, that translates to 7:00 PM BST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026.

Mexico enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 17, while South Africa is ranked 56. Times shown in British Summer Time. The 8:00 PM BST window is the prime-time slot. Late-night kickoffs (2:00 AM BST) are limited to West Coast US venues. England fixtures in Group L will mostly land in the 8:00 PM BST evening window.

Frequently asked questions

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

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 7:00 PM BST on Thu, Jun 11, 2026 in UK. 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 UK?

In UK, BBC and ITV hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. Half of matches on BBC One. Live free-to-air coverage. Check our UK 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 UK viewers?

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

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