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Mexico Beat South Africa 2-0 in Dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

By IANS News June 12, 2026 • 08:49 AM View: 900

The roar inside Estadio Azteca had been building for months. When the moment finally arrived, Mexico delivered exactly what a nation had hoped for — a winning start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In front of a packed home crowd, El Tri defeated South Africa 2-0 in a dramatic tournament opener that featured history-making goals, red-card chaos, and the unmistakable sense that Mexico’s World Cup journey could be something special.

TAGS Mexico Vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Julian Quinones Raul Jimenez Estadio Azteca

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