Mexico Triumphs 2-0 Over South Africa in World Cup Opener
In the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, co-host Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday night. Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in the 9th minute, giving Mexico an early lead.
Raúl Jiménez extended the advantage with a goal in the 67th minute. The match saw South Africa reduced to nine men after two players received red cards, with César Mont being sent off during stoppage time.
This victory allowed Mexico to claim three points in their World Cup campaign, marking a strong start for the co-hosts. The match echoed the excitement of the 2010 World Cup, where Mexico also played in the opening game.
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