The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded at the legendary Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. This was reported by UNN.
Details
The tournament co-hosts, Mexico, defeated the South African national team.
As early as the 9th minute of the game, the visitors made a defensive error, after which Julián Quiñones picked up the ball and beat the goalkeeper with a low strike from inside the penalty area - 1:0.
In the middle of the second half, Raúl Jiménez scored a second goal with a header from close range, setting the final score at 2:0 in favor of Mexico.
Reminder
On June 11, in the capital of Mexico, Mexico City, the official opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in three countries - the USA, Canada, and Mexico, began at the Estadio Banorte. The ceremony started an hour and a half before the World Cup opening match.
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