Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 8:00 am The day is here! The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today at 3:00 pm with a matchup between Mexico and South Africa. The group previews and rankings from Metro Philly Sports Network are all out, and now it's time for the individual tournament predictions. Each writer will provide their predictions for the following: Golden Boot Winner, Young Player Award, Most Surprising Country, Most Disappointing Country, World Cup Final, and the World Cup Champion.