Julián Quiñones scores early for Mexico against South Africa in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:28 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
During the World Cup opening match on June 12, Julián Quiñones scored for Mexico just nine minutes into the game against South Africa, leading 1-0 at Azteca Stadium. Quiñones celebrated by dancing, echoing Siphiwe Tshabalala's famous celebration from 2010 when the two nations last met in an opening match. The match continues to unfold as both teams compete for an important opening victory.
- •Quiñones gives Mexico a 1-0 lead against South Africa.
- •He celebrates with a tribute dance to Tshabalala's 2010 celebration.
- •The match is being played at Azteca Stadium.
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"Last night, Julián Quiñones experienced what was almost certainly the biggest moment of his football career. In the World Cup opening match against South Africa, the Mexican fired his team into a 1-...
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