by Angelica MartinezBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAngelica Martinez is the Latine Editorial Lead at BuzzFeed and covers a little bit of everything, from quizzes and true crime to celebrities and pop culture. The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and the celebs hitting the stage at the opening ceremonies across the globe have just been revealed. Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images Here's everything we know so far: The first World Cup game kicks off on Thursday, June 11, in Mexico, in which they'll play against South Africa.