Mexico launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three red cards were shown — two for South Africa and one for Mexico.

Mexico’s Strong Start

Julián Quiñones, who was the top scorer in the Saudi league this season, gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. Raúl Jiménez added the second goal on a header in the 66th minute. With his 46th international goal, and his first in three World Cups, Jiménez tied Jared Borgetti for second place for the Mexican national team.

Mexico, coming off a first-round exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has three points in Group A and will next play South Korea next Thursday in Guadalajara. South Africa will play the Czech Republic on the same day in Atlanta.

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