FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
Updated On: 12 June, 2026 08:54 AM IST | Mexico City | AFP
Sithole seemed particularly affected, being caught in possession trying to play out of the back for Quinones' opening goal.
Mexico's forward Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico Cit. Pic/AFP
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.
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