Watch Mexico vs Ecuador on FOX One in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32, then relive Mexico's tournament opener with Mexico vs South Africa highlights on FOX Sports. Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 at Mexico City Stadium in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener, with the roles of host and visitor reversed this time around. Read the 4 Takeaways from the match and see how Mexico secured all three points in the Group A opener.

Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez proved to be the difference, but the story of the match was three red cards shown in the second half. For the first time in a World Cup opening match and only the second time in tournament history, three players were sent off, with two red cards issued to South Africa and one to the Mexico National Football Team. All three players will miss their nation's next group stage match.

Where to Watch Mexico vs South Africa

You can watch Mexico vs South Africa live on FOX or stream on FOX One. All 72 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage games will air across FOX and FS1, with every match available live and on-demand on FOX One and the FOX Sports App. FOX One delivers a new, innovative World Cup viewing experience, including features like multiview, real-time stats, key plays, and personalized viewing options. Every match will also be available in 4K on FOX One and most major Pay TV providers.

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup History

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup™ 2026. Mexico and South Africa have met once before in the FIFA World Cup™, playing to a 1–1 draw in the opening match of the 2010 tournament. That result added historical context heading into this Group A opener. The two nations have also faced each other in multiple international friendlies, with Mexico winning four of the five all-time meetings, including a 4–0 victory in 1993 and a 4–2 win in 2000. That history added extra context heading into this Group A opener.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Match 101 – Watch France vs Spain - 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Match 102 – Watch England vs Argentina - 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Match 73 – Watch South Africa vs Canada – 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT

Monday, June 29, 2026
Match 74 – Watch Germany vs Paraguay – 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT

Monday, June 29, 2026
Match 75 – Watch Netherlands vs Morocco – 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Monday, June 29, 2026
Match 76 – Watch Brazil vs Japan – 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Match 77 – Watch France vs Sweden – 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Match 78 – Watch Ivory Coast vs Norway – 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Match 79 – Watch Mexico vs Ecuador – 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Match 80 – Watch England vs DR Congo – 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Match 81 – Watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Match 82 – Watch Belgium vs Senegal – 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Match 83 – Watch Portugal vs Croatia – 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Match 84 – Watch Spain vs Austria – 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Match 85 – Watch Switzerland vs Algeria – 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT

Friday, July 3, 2026
Match 86 – Watch Argentina vs Cape Verde – 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

Friday, July 3, 2026
Match 87 – Watch Colombia vs Ghana – 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT

Friday, July 3, 2026
Match 88 – Watch Australia vs Egypt – 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

What FIFA World Cup games are on today?

Today's FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 action continues with Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, and Netherlands vs Morocco. Watch every match live on FOX, with streaming live and on-demand on FOX One. Below is the schedule:

What FIFA World Cup games are on tomorrow?

Tomorrow's FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 action continues with Ivory Coast vs Norway, France vs Sweden, and Mexico vs Ecuador. Watch every match live on FOX, with streaming live and on-demand on FOX One. Below is the schedule:

Where can I watch the James Corden World Cup Show?

You can watch James Corden World Cup Show on FOX One, featuring celebrity guests, tournament highlights, player interviews, and reactions to the biggest moments from the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Catch recent episodes, including episode 11 and episode 10, on demand.

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