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World Cup Match Day 1: Mexico-South Africa, South Korea-Czechia Kick Off Tournament

At long last, the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway. All eyes will be on Thursday's opening slate as tournament co-host Mexico faces a lot of pressure after an unsuccessful 2022 campaign in Qatar that saw it get knocked out in the group stage. "El Tri" will open against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, which will become the first venue to host games at three different men's World Cup tournaments. The nightcap will be at Guadalajara Stadium, where South Korea will take on a Czechia team making its first World Cup appearance since 2006. Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matches:...