The biggest sporting competition, the FIFA World Cup for 2026, kicks off at 17:00GMT tonight on Max TV.

This year’s competition is jointly hosted by the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico.

Mexico gets the ball rolling with the much anticipated tie against the now infamous South Africa.

The legendary and iconic Azteca stadium would witness the gallant Mexican stars seeking to blow past the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Their last meeting, also a World Cup opening match in Johanesburg ended 1-1.