Watch Mexico vs South Africa live streams as the co-hosts get the party started at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Africa free live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
- Kick-Off: Thursday, 11 June - 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m PT / 8 p.m. BST / 5 a.m. AEST (Fri.)
- Free Streams: ITV (U.K.) / SBS On Demand (Australia) / Tubi (U.S.)
- US Stream: Fox via Sling / Fubo
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The wait is almost over. The biggest World Cup of all time begins on Thursday, as Mexico - one of three co-hosts this summer - face South Africa in a rematch of the opening fixture from 2010. On that occasion, the hosts could not find a winner in a 1-1 draw. Mexico are hoping things will be different this time around.
The mood around the national team is mixed ahead of the big kick-off. This is not a vintage Mexico squad. Unlike at previous World Cups, there are few players plying their trade at a high level in European soccer. But Mexico have home advantage behind them, plus a favorable draw and an astute manager in Javier Aguirre.
South Africa are back on the biggest stage for the first time in 16 years. They are a tidy team in possession, but a lack of cutting edge is often their undoing. Mexico will aim to play with energy and intensity in front of their own fans, as Aguirre's side target a winning start to the tournament.
Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Africa in the FIFA World Cup online and on TV — starting with free streaming options.
Can you watch Mexico vs South Africa for free?
Mexico vs South Africa is free to watch in a number of countries, including the U.K., U.S., Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Netherlands and Turkey.
Mexico vs South Africa team news
Mexico XI: Rangel; Reyes, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Lira, Fidalgo, Gutierrez; Alvarado, Jimenez, Quinones.
South Africa XI: Williams; Mudau, Sibisi, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole, Adams; Rayners, Foster.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Africa from anywhere
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How to watch Mexico vs South Africa live streams in the U.S.
Mexico vs South Africa will be broadcast in the USA by Fox.
You can access Fox through a cord-cutting service like YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV Stream.
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This is also one of just two games that will be broadcast for free by Tubi — the other being tomorrow's match between USA and Paraguay.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Africa live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K. you can stream Mexico vs South Africa on ITV1 and ITVX.
To watch live action you need a U.K. postcode (e.g. HA9 0AA) and a valid TV license.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Africa live streams in Canada
In Canada, TSN are broadcasting Mexico vs South Africa.
TSN+ packages starts at $8 a month and will include every game of the World Cup, including Mexico vs South Africa.
CTV are also broadcasting this one for free in Canada. You will need your TV provider login details.
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How to watch Mexico vs South Africa live streams in Australia
In Australia, free-to-air broadcaster SBS will broadcast Mexico vs South Africa.
The easiest way to access this is via SBS On Demand.
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Mexico vs South Africa — Need to Know
What time does Mexico vs South Africa kick-off?
Here are the kick-off times for Mexico vs South Africa around the world:
- Australia: 5 a.m. (Fri.)
- Brazil: 4 p.m.
- Canada: 3 p.m.
- Central Europe: 9 p.m.
- India: 12.30 a.m. (Fri.)
- Mexico: 1 p.m.
- New Zealand: 7 a.m. (Fri.)
- South Africa: 9 p.m.
- U.S.: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
- U.K.: 8 p.m.
Where is Mexico vs South Africa being played?
Mexico vs South Africa will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
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