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Mexico claims 2-0 victory over South Africa in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mexico claims 2-0 victory over South Africa in World Cup opener
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Mexico secured a 2-0 victory against South Africa in their World Cup opener on June 11 at the Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal after South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole made a critical mistake, and Raul Jiménez added a second goal in the second half. The match featured three red cards, with South Africa reduced to nine men after two dismissals. The win marks Mexico's first victory over South Africa in 26 years, allowing them to take the top position in Group A.

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  • •Julián Quiñones opened the scoring early for Mexico.
  • •Raul Jiménez scored in the second half to secure the lead.
  • •Three red cards were issued during the match.
  • •Mexico's win is their first over South Africa in 26 years.
  • •The victory places Mexico at the top of Group A.
Latest Updates
  • 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — 2-0 victory for Mexico in dramatic World Cup opening match against South Africa
  • 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Three red cards as Mexico ease past South Africa in World Cup opener
  • 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
  • 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico ease to World Cup-opening win as Sithole suffers nightmare
  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico 2-0 South Africa: 10-man World Cup hosts beat 9-man Bafana Bafana
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World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. Yaya Sithole's mistake - from a risky pass by keeper Ronwen Williams - allowed Erik Lira to square for Quinones, who sent fans wild.

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World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. Yaya Sithole's mistake - from a risky pass by keeper Ronwen Williams - allowed Erik Lira to square for Quinones, who sent fans wild.

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Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

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