Mexico and South Korea secure wins to start World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Mexico hosted South Africa in the opening match of the World Cup on June 11, 2026, winning 2-0. Julian Quinones scored the first goal in the 9th minute, followed by Raul Jimenez's goal in the 67th minute. South Africa, struggling throughout the match, received two red cards. In the second match, South Korea overcame Czechia 2-1 after trailing 1-0. Goals from Hwang in the 67th minute and Oh in the 80th secured the comeback. Both teams will meet in the group stage on June 18.
- •Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener.
- •Raul Jimenez scores first World Cup goal in victory.
- •South Korea rallies to win 2-1 against Czechia.
- •Both teams will clash on June 18 in the group stage.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Day 1 recap and Day 2 open thread
"The World Cup is certainly underway, but it didn’t get off to the most exciting start. Mexico looked to be emphatically fun and welcoming hosts as the first two matches of the tournament took place in Mexico City and Guadalajara. Mexico hosted South Africa in the capital city, while South Korea took on Czechia in […]
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