Mexico and South Korea secure wins on World Cup opening day

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mexico and South Korea secure wins on World Cup opening day
Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup commenced on June 11, 2026, with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal, while Raul Jiménez added another, and South Africa suffered three red cards during the match. In the day's second game, South Korea rallied to win against Czechia, with Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyun-Gyu scoring key goals in the second half. Both matches featured intense action as the tournament begins.

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  • Mexico 2, South Africa 0 in Group A opener at Estadio Azteca
  • Julián Quiñones scores first World Cup goal for Mexico
  • South Africa receives three red cards during the match
  • South Korea comes back to defeat Czechia in the late game
  • Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyun-Gyu score for South Korea
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The opening day of action did not disappoint.

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