The wait is finally over – World Cup 2026 is here and set to capture the imagination of fans across the globe over the next six weeks.
Today marks the start of a run of 104 matches across 39 days, which will conclude with the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday 19 July.
All eyes will be on Estadio Azteca, one of the sport’s great arenas, as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the curtain-raiser.
A rerun of the World Cup 2010 opener, when Siphiwe Tshabalala fired in his iconic strike to start the party in South Africa, it promises to be a fantastic occasion and a thrilling contest between two teams gunning for the knock-out stages.
The committed fans among us will then set early alarms or stay up for the other game from Group A between South Korea and Czech Republic.
It’s Christmas Day for football fans all over the world but which matches can UK viewers tune into today?
Radio Times brings you the round-up of World Cup 2026 matches live on TV today.
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Which World Cup 2026 matches are on today?
Thursday 11 June
- Group A: Mexico v South Africa (8pm, Mexico City Stadium) ITV1 / ITVX
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Which World Cup 2026 matches are on tomorrow?
Friday 12 June
- Group A: South Korea v Czech Republic (3am, Guadalajara Stadium) ITV1 / ITVX
- Group B: Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina (8pm, Toronto Stadium) BBC One / BBC iPlayer
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
