MEXICO CITY, June 11 : 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 football extravaganza got underway at the Azteca stadium. Julian Quinones's early strike set the tone for a dominant Mexican display in

Mexico'sJulian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored in the win at Estadio Azteca that had three red cards.

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.

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in the opening match of the largest World Cup in tournament history. Amid escalating protests and social...

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...

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.

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…

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 CITY, June 11 : Mexico's Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup…

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…

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off…

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off…

Julián Quiñones was also in target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

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…

American flag met with chorus of boos during opening ceremony at the Azteca