Mexico secured a historic 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the iconic Estadio Azteca. This win marks Mexico's first-ever triumph in a World Cup opener.

• Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0.
• Mexico players Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored the goals.
• The match saw multiple red cards, with players from both Mexico (Cesar Montes) and South Africa (Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane) being sent off.
• The Estadio Azteca made history as the first stadium to host matches in three different World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026).

Mexico is leading 2-0 against South Africa in their 2026 World Cup Group A match, with South Africa playing with 10 men after a red card.

• Mexico is currently up by 2 goals.
• Sphephelo Sithole of South Africa received a red card in the 50th minute.
• The match is taking place at the Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026.