ESPN World Cup Schedule 2010: Mexico-South Africa, France-Uruguay

You've waited patiently. You've scoured the rosters and made your picks.

Now all of the hype is about to pay off on the pitch. The paper matchups mean nothing. It's all about how the stars and the unsung heroes deliver now.

The FIFA World Cup 2010 gets underway this morning in South Africa with two huge matchups, including the host country in action.

There's a number of options for your viewing or listening pleasure today. Don't miss the game because of remote control ignorance.

Mexico vs. South Africa

When: 9:30 a.m. EST

Where: Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa

On TV: ESPN, Univision, TeleFutura, online at ESPN3.com

On the radio: ESPN Radio

Mobile: games are also available on your smartphone via ESPN Mobile TV; text "GOAL" to 43776 to get signed up

Quick facts: The host country has never lost an opener and have reached at least the second round of each World Cup, with six winning it.

Mexico was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the last four World Cups.

France vs. Uruguay

When: 2:30 p.m. EST

Where: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa

On TV: ESPN, Univision, TeleFutura, online at ESPN3.com

On the radio: ESPN Radio

Quick facts: France, led by Thierry Henry (pictured), won the 1998 World Cup as host and reached the final four years ago.

The two teams last played in the World Cup in 2002, where they played to a 0-0 draw (both were eliminated in the group stage).