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The match at the venue known as Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup will kick off at noon PDT and air on Fox and Telemundo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

ET on Thursday, Mexico will take on South Africa to kick off this five-week, 104-match fiesta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A DJ party night, featuring sets from Radio 2 presenters Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage and Rylan will kick off the weekend on the Friday night.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I kick off both my shoes and fill them with water.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz