Mexico vs South Africa — Opening Match Report, Goals & Reaction | World Cup 2026
"Every World Cup needs an opening statement — and Mexico just made theirs at the most iconic stadium in football history." ⚽ The 2026 World Cup Has Officially Begun! The wait is finally over. The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off today, June 11, at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the first venue in history to host three separate World Cups (1970, 1986, and now 2026). In front of a packed crowd of 87,000 passionate fans, Mexico faced South Africa in the tournament's opening match of Group A. This was not just a football match — it was a historic moment. The first ever game of the most expanded World Cup in history. 48 teams. 104 matches. And it all starts here. 🔴 FULL TIME RESULT — Mexico 2-0 South Africa Final Score: Mexico 2 - 0 South Africa ⚽ Goals: Julián Quiñones (9') and Raúl Jiménez (2nd half) 🟥 Historic Match — THREE red cards shown! Two for South Africa (Mudau, Zwane), one for Mexico (César Montes) — only the second time in Wor...