Mexico and South Korea win first matches of World Cup 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Mexico opened the World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday evening. South Korea followed with a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic. These matches are part of the tournament's opening day, with a total of 104 matches scheduled. The next match features Canada taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina at 9 p.m.
- •Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in opening match
- •South Korea claims 2-1 victory over Czech Republic
- •Total of 104 matches scheduled in the tournament
- •Next match features Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 9 p.m.
- •USA to face Paraguay later this night
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup round-up: Mexico and South Korea start with wins
- 7:52 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Highlights from the first World Cup day: Mexico and South Korea rejoice!
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway after the opening fixtures of the tournament on Thursday.Co-hosts Mexico off to dream start against South AfricaFollowing a showbiz opening ceremony featuring Shaki...
"The first two of a total of 104 World Cup matches are in the books. On Thursday evening, co-host Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa.A few hours later — at an ungodly hour ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:35 AMWorld Cup round-up: Mexico and South Korea start with wins
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway after the opening fixtures of the tournament on Thursday.Co-hosts Mexico off to dream start against South AfricaFollowing a showbiz opening ceremony featuring Shaki...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 7:52 AM🎥 Highlights from the first World Cup day: Mexico and South Korea rejoice!
The first two of a total of 104 World Cup matches are in the books. On Thursday evening, co-host Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa.A few hours later — at an ungodly hour ...
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