Mexico, World Cup and South Africa
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Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN
South Korea's Mexico altitude, South Africa heat challenges
Heavy breathing reaching up to the chin even with a little running, sweltering heat like entering a sauna. The biggest challenge for the Hong Myung-bo-led team at the 2026 North America-Central America World Cup is expected to be the 'extreme environment' in Mexico.
Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.
DPA International on MSN
Mexico and SAfrica open another World Cup; French, English deja vu
Mexico will play South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, 16 years after they also contested the 2010 tournament opener in South Africa. Title holders Argentina start against Algeria,
The Republic of Ireland will face hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A in the World Cup if they come through March's play-offs.