The inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for Thursday, commencing a series of 104 games. This tournament takes place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
In Mexico City, NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk will cover Mexico’s debut in the tournament. Mexico faces off against South Africa in the group stage, with the match kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.
Stephanie Gosk plans to host a livestream session before the game, where she will address questions about the tournament. This interactive segment is exclusively available to subscribers and will begin at noon ET. Those who cannot attend live can view the session on demand afterward.
“Lucas Thwala of South Africa and Paul Aguilar of Mexico during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.”
Subscribers are encouraged to submit their questions for Gosk in advance. She might select some to answer during the live session at noon ET on Thursday.
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