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Mexico and South Korea win on 2026 World Cup Opening Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:25 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mexico and South Korea win on 2026 World Cup Opening Day

Summary

The 2026 World Cup commenced on June 12, featuring two matches. Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium, with goals from Julian Quiñones and Raul Jimenez. South Korea triumphed 2-1 against the Czech Republic, with key contributions from In-Beom Hwang and Oh Hyeon-gyu. The opening day showcased intense competition, highlighted by significant performances and tactical play from the teams. Both winners will look to build on their momentum in the upcoming group matches.

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By the Numbers

•Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the opening match.
•South Korea edges out Czech Republic 2-1 on opening day.
•Julian Quiñones and Raul Jimenez score for Mexico.
•In-Beom Hwang and Oh Hyeon-gyu score for South Korea.
•Next matches are crucial for teams seeking advancement in the tournament.

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Although there were just two games on Opening Day to kick off the 2026 World Cup, that does not mean there still wasn’t plenty of action to give viewers an appetizer of what is to come for the remainder of…
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