Cerca News 
ES
Sports

Live Updates: World Cup Fever Begins with Shakira and Mexico's Opening Match

· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)

What you need to know The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today and will run until July 19 with explosive matches that you can watch on Telemundo and Peacock. The day starts in Mexico with the opening ceremony, followed by the match between Mexico and South Africa at 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT at the stadium in Mexico City. At 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT, South Korea will face the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. You can watch these matches live and in Spanish on Telemundo. Grab your flag and turn on your screen on Telemundo, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is here! The world's largest sporting tournament begins this Thursday with the opening ceremony, led by Shakira and Burna Boy, and continues with Mexico's national team playing at home against South Africa. Later, South Korea will clash with the Czech Republic. Follow the excitement of the World Cup 2026 with live updates.

AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)

View all →
Sports

When does the Mexican national team play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) · Jun 11, 2026
Sports

How Family Sacrifices Led Ricardo Pepi to the 2026 World Cup

Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) · Jun 11, 2026
Sports

McAllen friends living out their dream of attending the FIFA World Cup Opener in Mexico City

KRGV (NBC 5) · Jun 11, 2026