BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sixteen years to the date that South Africa hosted Mexico for the start of the 2010 World Cup, Mexico hosted South Africa for the start of this year’s World Cup. Fans in Bakersfield came out in full support.
Hosted across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico City, drawing in support from fans in town.
“I’m so excited that it’s here, it’s so fun. The World Cup is the best time every four years that we experience,” said Tim Douhan, the owner of Bakersfield Beer Company…