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Group A
Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico opened the World Cup with a 2-0 win after goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez. South Africa finished with nine men; Mexico also had Cesar Montes sent off late.
Mexico City · 6/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM UTC
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Opening day begins in Mexico City
The opening ceremony gave way to Mexico vs South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
0' · Opening day begins in Mexico City
The opening ceremony gave way to Mexico vs South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
9' · Quinones scores the first goal
Julian Quinones put Mexico ahead in the ninth minute, the first goal of the 2026 World Cup.
67' · Jimenez makes it 2-0
Raul Jimenez headed in Mexico's second goal and pushed the opener out of South Africa's reach.
90+3' · Three red cards close the opener
South Africa had Sithole and Zwane sent off; Mexico's Cesar Montes was dismissed in stoppage time.
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