05 October 2012

By Lewis Willing

The Homeless World Cup 2012 kicks off just after noon on Saturday October 6 in the Zócalo, the historic plaza in the heart of México City.

The opening game on Pitch 1 features host nation México against South Africa, the host nation in 2006.

Game 2 will see the México women's team take on their neighbours, USA.

Holders Scotland take on Lithuania at 1.20 pm.

Other highlights in the men's tournament include Russia vs England (12.35 pm), Brazil vs Nertherlands (1.50 pm) and France vs Germany at 3.05 pm.

Highlights in the women's competition inculde England vs Brazil (5.40 pm), Argentina vs Guatemala (2.10 pm) and Chile vs Hungary at 2.15 pm.

Full fixture list below:

The Homeless World Cup

Pitch 1

12.05 - México vs South Africa
12.55 - Ukraine vs Poland
13.20 - Scotland vs Lithuania
13.45 - Denmark vs Wales
15.00 - Argentina vs Norway
15.25 - Finland vs Switzerland
15.50 - Canada vs Haiti
16.15 - Guatemala vs Cambodia
16.40 - Bosnia & Herz vs USA*
17.05 - South Korea vs Namibia

Pitch 2

12.35 - Russia vs England
13.00 - Chile vs Italy
13.25 - Portugal vs Austria
13.50 - Brazil vs Netherlands
14.40 - Indonesia vs Greece
15.05 - France vs Germany
15.30 - Hong Kong vs Bulgaria

Pitch 3

12.40 - Ireland vs Costa Rica
13.30 - Czech Rep vs Hungary
13.55 - Switzerland vs Romania

Women's Homeless World Cup

Pitch 1

12.30 - México vs USA
14.10 - Argentina vs Guatemala
14.35 - Colombia vs Netherlands

Pitch 2

14.15 - Chile vs Hungary

Pitch 3

13.05 Canada vs Kyrgzstan

14.20 Peru vs Paraguay*

* Friendlies - not for points.