At what time in Guatemala will the opening match between Mexico and South Africa be?

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June 10, 2026June 10, 2026By Mario Vásquez
At what time in Guatemala will the opening match between Mexico and South Africa be?

After a long wait, the The World Cup is just a few hours away from its start. Emotion once again takes over the planet with the start of the 23rd edition of the most important soccer tournament, that in 2026 will mark a before and after in the history of the World Cups.

The opening match will feature Mexico and South Africa, in a reissue of the match that opened the tournamentor in 2010. This time, the stage will be the legendary Azteca Stadium (called Mexico City Stadium in the World Cup by Fifa), who will once again dress up to receive a historic moment in world football.

The World Cup North America 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19 and will be the longest edition to date, with 38 days of competition. In addition, it will be the first with the participation of 48 teamsdistributed into 12 groups of four teams, which promises a more intense and competitive group stage.

The opening match will be played this Thursday 11 in Mexico City. The protocol events will begin at 11:30 a.m., while the ball will start rolling at 1 p.m. the match between Mexico and South Africa (11 hours in Guatemala). The opening ceremony is scheduled an hour and a half before the game, that is, at 11:30 Guatemala time.

The Aztec, known as the “Colossus of Santa Úrsula” will make history again by becoming the first venue to host three World Cup matches, after having hosted it in 1970 and 1986. Furthermore, with this match it will reach 20 World Cup matches, which reaffirms its place among the most emblematic stages of international football.

The 2026 World Cup will not only be remembered for its expanded format, but also for being jointly organized by Mexico, the United States and Canada, in an edition that promises to mark a new era in sport.

With everything ready, the countdown is over and the world is preparing to experience a new football party that will paralyze the planet for more than a month.

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