# FIFA World Cup 2026: Latest Team News (June 11, 2026)
Tournament starts TODAY with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
## Opening Match - Mexico vs South Africa (Group A)
- Mexico (Hosts): Strong home advantage at Azteca.
Coach Javier Aguirre’s likely XI:
Rangel; Gallardo, Vásquez, Montes, Reyes; Gutiérrez, Lira, Fidalgo; Quiñones, Alvarado, Jiménez.
Missing: GK Luis Malagón & midfielder Marcel Ruiz (injuries).
- South Africa: Underdogs but motivated.
Coach Hugo Broos expects Aubrey Modiba (hamstring) to be fit.
Likely XI: Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole, Mbatha; Moremi, Foster, Appollis.
Missing wingers Thapelo Morena & Mohau Nkota (injuries).
## Key Team Updates & Injuries
- USA (Hosts): Face Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium. Chris Richards is on track to recover from ankle injury for opener. Some concerns after recent friendly loss to Germany.
- England: Thomas Tuchel says they are not the heavy favorites — they see themselves as challengers. Squad numbers revealed; managing Bukayo Saka’s fitness.
- Brazil: Major blows — Rodrygo (ACL), Estêvão & Éder Militão (hamstrings) all out. Neymar making good progress in recovery.
- Netherlands: Jurriën Timber ruled out (injury). Xavi Simons also missed due to ACL.
- Germany: Serge Gnabry & young talent Lennart Karl out (injuries).
- Argentina: Defender Juan Foyth (Achilles) ruled out.
- Other notable absences: Jack Grealish (England), Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), several Japanese stars, etc.
## Favorites & Storylines
- Top contenders: Spain & France lead betting odds, followed by Brazil, England, Argentina & Germany.
- Hosts: Mexico (today), Canada & USA (tomorrow).
- Many teams dealing with last-minute injury replacements and squad finalizations.
Sources: FIFA, ESPN, Yahoo Sports (as of June 11, 2026)
🚨 FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 STARTS TOMORROW! ⚽🔥
48 teams • 104 matches • 3 host countries (Canada, Mexico, USA)
Opening Match:
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa
June 11 | Estadio Azteca
The biggest World Cup in history is HERE!
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