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Mexico vs South Africa kickoff time in USA

The Mexico vs South Africa match kicks off at 2:00 PM ET on Thu, Jun 11, 2026. Played at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

ET kickoff
2:00 PM
USA date
Thu, Jun 11
Venue local
12:00 PM
Watchability
Daytime

Daytime kickoff in USA. 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 USA

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for USA:

Other options: Fox Sports app, Tubi, Peacock.

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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 USA, that translates to 2:00 PM ET on Thu, Jun 11, 2026.

Mexico enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 17, while South Africa is ranked 56. Times shown in Eastern Time. West Coast viewers subtract three hours; Central viewers subtract one hour. East Coast venues (New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami) cluster in standard prime-time windows. Los Angeles and Seattle venues lean later in the evening across the country.

Frequently asked questions

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

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 2:00 PM ET on Thu, Jun 11, 2026 in USA. 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 USA?

In USA, FOX Sports and Telemundo hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. English-language rights holder. All matches on FOX or FS1. Check our USA 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 USA viewers?

Daytime kickoff in USA. 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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