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HomeDaily NewsFriday, June 12, 2026Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in Historic World Cup Opener - June 2026
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Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in Historic World Cup Opener - June 2026

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. South Africa played with 10 men for most of the match after receiving a red card. The commanding performance kicked off the tournament in front of a passionate home crowd.

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World Cup LIVE blog: Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 in opening game

World Cup LIVE blog: Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 in opening game

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.

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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).
Thursday 10:38 PMStandard Sports

World Cup live blog: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

World Cup live blog: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

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.

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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.
Friday 12:23 AMStandard Sports

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in front of a passionate home crowd at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

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Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in front of a passionate home crowd at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

  • Mexico secured their win with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.
  • South Africa finished the match with nine men after red cards for Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane.
  • The opening ceremony and match took place on June 11, 2026, marking the start of the largest World Cup ever. Cesar Montes of Mexico also received a late red card.
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