Mexico won the World Cup 2026 opener 2-0 over South Africa at the Azteca, with Quiñones and Jiménez scoring as a record three players were sent off.
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Key Facts
—World Cup 2026 opener: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca to launch the tournament.
—Scorers: Julián Quiñones struck in the ninth minute and Raúl Jiménez headed a second on 67.
—Red cards: Three players were sent off, a record for a World Cup opening match.
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