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June 11, 2026
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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

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa...

✨ Key Highlights

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).

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