Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global football extravaganza.

Mexico hosts South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup.

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicks off with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

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.

The first game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca.

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

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa in the opening match. Amid...

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.

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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…

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…

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 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…