Opening day brings the first two World Cup 2026 fixtures, with Mexico City and Guadalajara hosting the start of Group A.

This page keeps the June 11 fixtures together so readers can move from the opening match into the rest of Group A without scanning all 104 matches.

Use the full matches page after this page if you want the wider opening-week schedule.

June 11 fixture list

2 matches

What to watch

Matchday guide

Tournament opener

Mexico vs South Africa is Match 1 and the first fixture of World Cup 2026.

Second Group A fixture

Korea Republic vs Czechia follows later on opening day in Guadalajara.

Next step

Group A continues on June 18 before the simultaneous final round on June 24.

FAQ

What is the first match of World Cup 2026?

Mexico vs South Africa is the first match of World Cup 2026 on June 11, 2026.

How many World Cup matches are on June 11, 2026?

There are two World Cup 2026 matches on June 11: Mexico vs South Africa and Korea Republic vs Czechia.

Where are the June 11 matches played?

The June 11 matches are played in Mexico City and Guadalajara.