Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

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

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.

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

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...

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.

With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three…

Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Mexico in the 9th minute of their match against 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…

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…

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…

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

Julián Quiñones, who was the top scorer in the Saudi league this season, gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. Raul Jiménez added the second goal in 66th. | Football News

Three red cards and two goals headline a dramatic night as the hosts take early Group A control

Mexico began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, as Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored in a fiery match featuring three red cards.

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…

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