It is known which match will open the 2026 World Cup
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Friday, December 5, the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup took place. Not only were all the tournament groups determined, but the opening match was also revealed.
Details: The Mexico national team will play in Group A, and after the draw, it became clear that South Africa secured second place in the group. Thus, these two teams will open the 2026 World Cup.
By the way, our team hosted a live online broadcast of the World Cup draw, where all the groups for the upcoming tournament were revealed.
The FIFA World Cup will take place next summer — in June and July 2026. The tournament will be hosted by three countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Reminder: FIFA is preparing to present a brand-new award for the first time during today’s draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
