World Cup 2026: Day 1

Al Jazeera Al Jazeera — 2min

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun.

And there was plenty of drama in the opening match at the historic Azteca stadium where co-hosts Mexico faced South Africa.

Over in Guadalajara, the Republic of Korea took on Czech Republic in a thrilling Group A encounter.

Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson has the latest.

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