Jimenez and Krejci score first World Cup goals in openers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Raul Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal for Mexico in their 2-0 win over South Africa on June 12, 2026. Jimenez's goal came early in the match after Mexico had already established a lead. The game saw two red cards issued to South Africa and one to Mexico's Cesar Montes. Meanwhile, Ladislav Krejci netted for the Czech Republic, his first World Cup goal as they faced South Korea, but they ultimately lost 2-1. The Czech Republic’s goal was their first in the tournament in 20 years.
- •Raul Jimenez scores for Mexico in 2-0 victory over South Africa.
- •Ladislav Krejci scores for Czech Republic in their match against South Korea.
- •Czech Republic loses 2-1 despite Krejci's goal.
- •Two red cards given to South Africa in the Mexico match.
- •Cesar Montes also receives a red card for Mexico.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Jimenez and Krejci score historic World Cup goals
"Wolves striker Raul Jimenez and defender Ladislav Krejci score their maiden World Cup goals for Mexico and Czech Republic, respectively, in the opening games of the competition.
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