World Cup matches today – kick-off times, TV channels and all tonight’s fixtures

Need to know

1. Mexico vs South Africa kick-off time: The tournament opener is scheduled to begin at 8pm UK time on Thursday, June 11. This translates to 1pm local time in Mexico and 3pm ET or 12pm PT for viewers watching in the United States.
2. Location: The match will take place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This will be the first match of the major tournament, giving the game that extra edge of pressure to impress.
3. UK TV channel: Live television coverage will be broadcast on ITV1 with the programme starting at 6.15pm. This gives fans 105 minutes of build-up, analysis and opening ceremony coverage before the action gets underway.
4. Live stream information: Viewers can stream the match live online via the ITVX website or through the ITVX app on mobile devices and smart TVs. Alternatively, the tournament is available to stream via the DAZN platform for free in selected regions.
5. How to watch in the US: American audiences can catch the match live on the FOX network or via FOX One. Spanish-language coverage is also available through TUDN.
6. UK radio coverage: National radio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live. Their coverage will also be available digitally through the BBC Sounds app and online.
7. Team news: Striker Raul Jimenez is fit and expected to lead the line for Mexico, but there are questions over who will be between the sticks out of Guillermo Ochoa and Raul Rangel. For South Africa, Burnley forward Lyle Foster is fully fit and Teboho Mokoena is expected to get the nod in midfield.
8. Head-to-head record: The teams famously drew 1-1 in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg. Historically, Mexico hold a slight edge over South Africa, with two wins to one in their four previous meetings.
9. South Korea vs Czech Republic kick-off time: This other Group A fixture is scheduled to kick off at 3am UK time on Friday, June 12. Because of the time difference, fans in Mexico will see the game start at 8pm local time on Thursday night, with American viewers tuning in for kick-off from 10pm ET (7pm PT).
10. Location: The clash will be staged at the Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. The state-of-the-art stadium is prepared to host its first major fixture of the tournament.
11. UK TV channel: Live coverage will be broadcast on ITV with the programme starting at 2.30am. Analysts will provide 30 minutes of pre-match discussion before teams take the pitch.
12. Live stream information: Fans can access the live feed via the ITVX app on compatible smartphones, tablets, and consoles. Desktop users can also log into the ITVX website directly to view the match.
13. How to watch in the US: Live coverage in the United States will be on FS1, with a scheduled start time of 10pm ET (7pm PT). Streaming options will also be accessible through the Fox Sports app with valid TV provider credentials.
14. UK radio coverage: Live audio commentary will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live from 2.55am. Listeners can tune in via digital radio or head to BBC Sounds for the broadcast.
15. Team news: South Korea will be led by talismanic captain Son Heung-Min, with Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-Gyu also in fine form ahead of the tournament. The Czech Republic squad reported no last-minute casualties, with Tomas Soucek remaining the main engine of the squad in the midfield.
16. Head-to-head record: These two nations have only faced each other three times in senior men’s international football history. The record is evenly matched with a win each and a draw, levelling things up heading into this next fixture.
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