Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The Mexican national team defeated South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium. Goals were scored by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
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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