Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup's opening match

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…

Javier Aguirre says he feels privileged to face the pressure of coaching Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca against South Africa on June

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.

Organisational issues abound and ‘nowhere looks special’ but the capital is in carnival mode and the football as usual will make it all OK.

(Refiles adding digital headline)By Janina Nuno RiosMEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made a bold selection call for Thursday's World Cup opener against South…

Javier Aguirre’s men got off to a dream start on home soil.

El técnico del Tri cuestionó el rendimiento de su equipo, aunque valoró el hecho de haber comenzado la Copa del Mundo con una victoria.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory in a World Cup opener with a 2-0 defeat of South Africa on…

MEXICO CITY, June 12 — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory in a World Cup opener with a 2-0...

The coach welcomes the result but says missed chances and lapses left plenty to work on

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

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup's opening match

Durante años, cada vez que Javier Aguirre aparecía en una Copa del Mundo, la historia terminaba igual. En 2002 llevó a México al primer lugar de su grupo, por e