The wait is over. After more than three and a half yearsthe ball will roll again on the most important stage in world football with the inauguration of the 2026 World Cup, the 23rd edition of the tournament.
The contest will begin in a mythical setting steeped in history: the Colossus of Santa Úrsula, the legendary Aztec Stadium. In Mexico City, This venue will open its doors again to expand its legacy by becoming the only stadium that will host three inaugural World Cup matches.
In this scenario, figures like Pelé and Diego Maradona wrote some of the most memorable pages in the history of football. Now, the stadium is preparing to welcome a new chapter.
The opening match will pit Mexico and South Africa, in a duel that promises emotions from the first minute. However, the opening ceremony will begin at 11:30 Guatemala time.
The match will be played at 1:00 p.m. and will mark the beginning of a World Cup that aspires to remain etched in the fans’ memories. Follow here minute by minute of the opening ceremony and the match between Mexico and South Africa.
June 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
The 2026 World Cup begins
The opening party will start at the legendary Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City, a historic venue that will make history by becoming the first to host a World Cup for the third time.