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Full starting XIs for both teams for the opening game of the World Cup! Any surprises?

WHAT TO KNOW
Welcome to the opening day of the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026! The biggest ever edition of the tournament will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities and it'll all lead up to one champion. We'll have every minute of every game covered.
Today's schedule:Ā Ā
š²š½ Mexico vs. South Africa šæš¦ (3 p.m. ET, Mexico City - FOX)
š°š· Korea Republic vs. Czechia šØšæ (10 p.m. ET, Guadalajara - FS1)
Highlights and recaps from today's action will be RIGHT HERE, all tournament long.
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Full starting XIs for both teams for the opening game of the World Cup! Any surprises?
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