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The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with two Group A matchups in Mexico, headlined by host nation Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament opener.
Before you lock in your World Cup picks, be sure to check out today’s World Cup schedule, latest odds, kickoff times, locations, TV info, and links to our expert picks and predictions.
World Cup games today
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs. South Africa | 3:00 p.m. | Estadio Azteca Mexico City, Mexico |
FOX |
| South Korea vs. Czechia | 10:00 p.m. | Estadio Akron Guadalajara, Mexico |
FS1 |
Mexico vs. South Africa odds
Mexico begins the tournament as a heavy favorite against South Africa, with the hosts listed at -250 on the 90-minute moneyline. South Africa enters as a +750 underdog, while the draw is priced at +350.
This is the featured match of the day and the first game of the 2026 World Cup, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. ET from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Read Sam Farley’s Mexico vs. South Africa predictions
South Korea vs. Czechia odds
South Korea and Czechia close out Thursday’s World Cup schedule in Guadalajara. This is the tighter betting market of the day, with South Korea listed at +162, Czechia at +190, and the draw at +200.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET from Estadio Akron, with coverage on FS1.
Read Emanuel Rosu’s South Korea vs. Czechia predictions
World Cup odds today
Here are the latest 90-minute moneyline odds for today’s World Cup matches.
| Matchup | Favorite | Draw | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs. South Africa | Mexico (-250) | +350 | South Africa (+750) |
| South Korea vs. Czechia | South Korea (+162) | +200 | Czechia (+190) |
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