FIFA President Gianni Infantino has declared the 2026 World Cup will be the “most spectacular in history,” though details of his reasoning were not immediately released. The tournament’s opening match will feature Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City this Thursday. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM Uruguay time and will be part of Group A competition. This match marks the official start of the World Cup proceedings. Further details regarding Infantino’s statement and the tournament’s planned enhancements are anticipated. The event is expected to draw significant global attention as the first match commences.