Opening Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Scheduled for June 11, 2026, at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca, the World Cup curtain-raiser will pit the national teams of Mexico and South Africa against each other. For viewers in Ukraine, the match will be broadcast live on the Megogo streaming service, with kickoff set for 10:00 PM Kyiv time.
Group Stage Breakdown
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, will be hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament features 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Round of 16, along with the eight best third-placed sides.
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic.
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland.
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
- Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
- Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway.
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
- Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.
To watch the match on Megogo, a paid subscription (Sport or Megopack packages) is required. However, a free broadcast will be available via the Megogo Sport TV channel, accessible through T2 and cable networks.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic milestone as the first edition to be co-hosted by three countries, reflecting the sport's expanding global reach and collaborative spirit.
This tournament will bring together elite national teams from across the globe, offering fans a showcase of high-quality football and intense competition. Ukrainian supporters can follow all the action through accessible streaming options, making this World Cup more inclusive for a broad audience.
As the excitement builds for the opening match, fans are also eager to learn about the significant changes in the tournament's structure. The new 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup promises to enhance the competition, allowing more nations to showcase their talent on the global stage. This historic adjustment reflects the evolving nature of international football and sets the stage for thrilling matches throughout the tournament.