The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday, marking the start of a 104-game tournament held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk reports from Mexico City as Mexico faces South Africa in its group stage match at 3 p.m. ET.
Mexico will compete against South Africa, with players like Lucas Thwala representing South Africa and Paul Aguilar playing for Mexico. The match is part of the opening actions in this international event.
Prior to the game, Stephanie Gosk will conduct a livestream at noon ET to address questions about the tournament. This session is available to subscribers, who can also access a recorded version after the livestream concludes.
Submit your questions for Stephanie Gosk below. They might be answered during the live session Thursday at noon ET.
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