{"id":1657,"date":"2026-06-11T18:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:07:04","slug":"live-updates-mexico-and-south-africa-meet-in-fifa-world-cup-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=1657","title":{"rendered":"Live updates: Mexico and South Africa meet in FIFA World Cup opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3>What to Know<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mexico is one of three hosts for the 2026 World Cup, alongside the U.S. and Canada. The fellow host nations open on Friday.<\/li>\n<li>Kickoff for the Mexico-South Africa opener is set for 3 p.m. ET\/12 p.m. PT.<\/li>\n<li>The iconic Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) is the site for the game. 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