Mexico vs South Africa — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 1
- Julián Quiñones 9'⚽
- Brian Gutiérrez 23'
- Raúl Jiménez 67'⚽
- César Montes 92'
- César Montes 93'
- Teboho Mokoena 17'
- Sphephelo Sithole 49'
- Sphephelo Sithole 50'
- Nkosinathi Sibisi 74'
- Themba Zwane 84'
- Themba Zwane 88'
Venue
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Date
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Kickoff
What happened
Match reportMexico 2-0 South Africa: El Tri Begin World Cup with Victory
Mexico secured a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Estadio Azteca, marked by two goals and three red cards.
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