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Mexico open the World Cup with a win
Mexico got the 2026 World Cup under way with a 2-0 win over South Africa on 11/06/2026. Julian Quinones settled the home crowd with a goal after nine minutes. The opener set the tone for the night.
Raul Jimenez made the points safe in the second half. His goal on 67 minutes gave Mexico a comfortable 2-0 win. A clean sheet and a bright start for the co-hosts.
Mexico followed up with a 1-0 win over South Korea and sit top of Group A on six points. They are into the next round in strong form. South Africa earned a 1-1 draw with Czechia but sit bottom of the group.