The first match of the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, marking the commencement of a 104-game tournament. The event is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In Mexico City, NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk is on site as Mexico prepares to face South Africa in a group stage match at 3 p.m. ET. Lucas Thwala from South Africa and Paul Aguilar from Mexico, both of whom participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, are part of this anticipated clash.
Before the match kicks off, Gosk will host a Q&A session on a livestream at noon ET. This session is available for subscribers. Subscribers can submit their questions in advance and have the option to watch the Q&A on demand if they miss the live broadcast.
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