FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at Estadio Azteca. The match saw two red cards for South Africa and goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.
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The FIFA World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant cultural and economic impact on host nations.
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday (June 11, 2026) as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
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