The Tri were the just winners in a match that saw the youngest-ever Mexican player to feature in a World Cup

Host nation Mexico will look to secure its first-ever World Cup opening-day victory when it faces South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Follow the latest news from the World Cup 2026 as opening ceremonies unfold in Mexico City and gameplay begins with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia.

Mexico wins 4-0 against South Africa in World Cup opener. Mexico to win Group A at 69.5% YES.

Mexico beat South Africa 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, rewriting their 2010 draw and signaling serious title contention as co-hosts.

Three red cards, two goals and tons of drama headlined the co-hosts’ tournament-opening victory in Mexico City. Follow all the reaction.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally under way, with co-hosts Mexico opening the biggest tournament in football history against South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico…

Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday, in an encounter with three red cards as the quadrennial...

Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

Mexico leads South Africa 1-0 in their World Cup opener. Mexico to win at 85.5% YES.

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

The 2026 World Cup officially kicks off with co-host Mexico securing an early advantage over South Africa. Get details on the opening game, controversies,

Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana…

La selección de México inicia con victoria su participación en el Mundial 2026 al imponerse 2-0 a Sudáfrica en el partido inaugural disputado en el Estadio Azteca.

Co-hosts begin tournament on winning note to get 2026 finals party started in front of 80,824 largely ecstatic fans.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a match that…

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, marked by three red cards. Read the match details here.

Mexico triumphed over South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, amid South Africa’s two red cards and an…

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the…

World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.