The 2026 World Cup will commence on June 12th with a match between host nation Mexico and South Africa in Group A. This opening game is scheduled to begin at 2:00 AM Vietnam time. Initial predictions suggest a potentially disappointing result for Mexico, despite their home-field advantage. Analysts are forecasting a draw between the two teams. This outcome deviates from expectations, as Mexico was widely anticipated to secure a victory in their first match. The game marks the official start of the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament. Further details regarding the match and predictions are expected to emerge closer to the kickoff.