The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway. All three host nations have kicked off their campaigns, and now the 40-something others will get their time to shine. The action begins live at 3 p.m. ET today on Fox.

World Cup football has kicked off in Mexico City, with the co-hosts beating South Africa two goals to nil in the first of more than a hundred matches spread across North America.

With goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, El Tri started on the right foot with a 2-0 win over a nine-man South Africa.