Group Stage · Group A · Match 1

🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Africa 🇿🇦

Kickoff Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Getting to the stadium

From MEX airport, take the Metrobús Line 4 or a registered taxi (~45 min to Coyoacán, ~60 to the stadium in traffic). Match-day rideshare surges 2–3× near Azteca; the Tren Ligero to Xotepingo puts you within walking distance and avoids the jam.

Match-day note

Opening match traffic is the heaviest of the tournament. Arrive at Azteca four hours before kickoff, and plan for the Zocalo to be heavily restricted on match day.

About the group stage

In the group stage, 48 teams are split across 12 groups of four. Each team plays three matches; the top two from every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

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