The 2026 World Cup is set to begin Thursday evening with a match between Mexico and South Africa at 9:00 PM. South Korea completed a comeback victory against the Czech Republic in a recent qualifying match, signaling strong form heading into the tournament. However, Canada will be without Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies for their first game. Davies is unavailable for the opening match, though the reason was not specified. This live blog will provide ongoing updates and news as the competition for the World Cup title unfolds. The tournament promises exciting competition and will be closely followed by fans globally. Further developments and match details will be reported throughout the day.