Mexico vs South Africa TV Details, Start Time & Date

 | Tuesday 9th June 2026, 16:45

Tuesday 9th June 2026, 16:45

World Cup 2026 has finally arrived and the opening game is taking place on Thursday, 11 June (20:00 BST) in Group A, where co-hosts Mexico get their campaign under way against South Africa, in a repeat of the World Cup 2010 opener. 

To help prepare you this massive occasion, here at Betfred Insights we have put together all the information regarding where to watch Mexico vs South Africa on TV, as well as all the other important information you will want to know ahead of kick off. 

Sports Welcome Offer

Sports welcome offer

New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get £30 in Sports Free Bets & £20 in Bet Builder Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs Apply.

Sports Welcome Offer

Sports welcome offer

New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get £30 in Sports Free Bets & £20 in Bet Builder Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs Apply.

Football Odds

What date is the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup Match?

Mexico vs South Africa is the opening game of World Cup 2026 and is due to be played on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the 87,523 capacity Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

What time does Mexico vs South Africa kick-off in the World Cup?

The Mexico vs South Africa Group A game kicks-off at 8pm BST and 1pm local time.

What TV Channel is showing the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup Match in the UK?

The Mexico vs South Africa match will be shown on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV player in the UK.

The ITV channel number varies by provider:

  • SkyQ/Sky+: 103 (HD)
  • Virgin Media: 103 (HD)
  • BT TV/EE TV: 103 (HD) or 3 (SD)

Can I watch the Mexico vs South Africa World Cup match on a Live Stream?

Anyone with a TV licence in the UK can watch the game live on the ITVX platform. You will need to register for a free account.

Where can I watch highlights of Mexico vs South Africa?

There will be a multitude of options available for match highlights, with highlights of all 104 matches available on the BBC iPlayer, ITVX, as well as their respective Twitter, Facebook and  YouTube channels and for the first time ever, TikTok.

Who will be commentating on Mexico vs South Africa?

Jon Champion and Ally McCoist have been chosen to cover the first game in Mexico City, with Mark Pougatch presenting the programme and Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville on punditry duties in the studio.

Where can I bet on Mexico vs South Africa in the World Cup?

You can bet on this match with us at Betfred. Click this link to browse the Mexico vs South Africa Odds. We will also have full match previews and Bet Builder tips for every game on Betfred Insights World Cup Hub page...

£5 Free Bet Builder

£5 free bet builder

Opt in 09:00 06/06/26 – 20:00 11/06/26. £5 Free Bet credited upon opt in. Max £5 per customer to use on Bet Builder on 2026 WC matches played 11/06 – 18/06/26. Expires 23:00 18/06/26. Previous deposit required. T&Cs Apply.

World Cup Goalscorer Offer

World cup goalscorer offer

Opt in. £10+ single on the 2026 World Cup Top Goalscorer 09:00 01/06/26 – 20:00 11/06/26. £2 in Free Bets per match scored to use on Bet Builder. Paid in 24 hours. 5-day expiry. T&Cs Apply.

Share Article

(Visited 28 times, 4 visits today)