by Roger Barkley | Jun 11, 2026
We all remember, nearly four years ago, when Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy high into the sky in Qatar. A crowning moment for one of the game’s legends. Now, it’s time once again to clear the calendars. We’re in store for 39 days of drama...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 11, 2026
Twelve teams will be at the World Cup from North and South America. I have the reigning champions as the best. Argentina will be one of the teams to beat at this World Cup, with Lionel Messi returning to defend the trophy he led his country to back in the winter of...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 11, 2026
Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup. Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri’s record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another shot Thursday when it hosts South Africa to kick off the 48-team tournament....
by Roger Barkley | Jun 11, 2026
Mexico and South Africa meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium. Mexico, ranked 15th by FIFA, are appearing at their 18th World Cup, with their best finish a quarterfinal run in 1970 and 1986. South...
