NewsMexico 2-0 South Africa: El Tri Kick Off World Cup with Win
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, and three red cards.
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Photo: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsUSA Begin World Cup Campaign with Dominant 4-1 Victory Over Paraguay
The United States men's national team commenced their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a commanding 4-1 triumph over Paraguay in Los Angeles, signalling their intent on home soil.
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