2026 FIFA World Cup: Thursday's Picks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. This match marks a reverse-repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener when host South Africa drew 1-1 with Mexico in Johannesburg. It is the first time in tournament history that an opening match fixture is repeated.

MEXICO VS SOUTH AFRICA ODDS, GAME TIME

• Game Day: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Stadium: Estadio Banorte
• Favorite: Mexico (-240)
• Underdog: South Afrida (+750)
• Over/Under: 2.5

HOW TO WATCH MEXICO VS SOUTH AFRICA

• TV Channel: FOX
• Streaming: Peacock

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR MEXICO VS SOUTH AFRICA

Dunkel Ratings: Mexico 8.439; South Africa 6.281
Dunkel Line & Total: Mexico by 2; 2
Vegas Line & Total: Mexico(-240); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mexico (-240); Under

Below are all of Dunkel's Picks for Thursday's World Cup schedule:

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR SOUTH KOREA VS CZECH REPUBLIC

Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: South Korea 7.102; Czech Republic 7.200
Dunkel Line & Total: Draw; 4
Vegas Line & Total: South Korea (+170); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Draw (+215); Over