Co-hosts end seven-match winless streak in World Cup openers against SA that finished with nine men

MEXICO CITY, June 10 : Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South…

‘The reality is Mexico is the best team in the group,’ says coach Hugo Broos ahead of opening match

It is a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener in South Africa. That game ended in a 1-1 draw at Johannesburg. | Football News

Coach Aguirre has set up Mexico for uncompromising football that gives little away

Mexico faces pressure hosting South Africa in the World Cup opener, with Aguirre aiming for a triumphant start.

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.

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

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.

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

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 defeated Bafana Bafana 2-0 in the World Cup opener at Azteca, exploiting defensive errors and a costly red card for South Africa.

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

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