The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Mexico, with the host nation defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This fixture mirrored the opening game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where Mexico also faced South Africa.
African teams participating in the tournament include Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria. Their group stage match schedules have been released, with kickoff times in local time zones across the three host nations: Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Morocco, the 2022 semifinalists, will play their first match on June 15 against Portugal in Toronto. Senegal faces France on June 16 in Houston. Tunisia meets England on June 17 in Vancouver. Cameroon plays Brazil on June 18 in Los Angeles. Ghana faces Argentina on June 19 in New York. Nigeria takes on Germany on June 20 in Chicago.
All match times are subject to change. Fans are advised to check official FIFA channels for the latest updates. The tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches, concluding with the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
