Mexico opens World Cup with 2-0 win over South Africa
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Co-host Mexico started the World Cup with a 2-0 victory against South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match marked the kickoff of the largest World Cup in history. Significant disciplinary actions were taken during the game, resulting in a record three red cards issued. Following this match, Mexico looks to build momentum in the tournament as they face other teams in their group.
- •Mexico wins 2-0 against South Africa
- •Match held at Estadio Azteca
- •Game features a record three red cards
- •Part of the largest World Cup in history
- •Next matches in the tournament will be crucial for Mexico's progress.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup suspension rules as Mexico vs South Africa sees three red cards
- 10:11 PMESPN — Mexico opens WC with win after record 3 red cards
- 10:01 PMBBC Sport — Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
"Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.A deafening roar cascaded down from the stands of the Azteca, the footballing cathedral that became the only stadium to host games at three different World Cups.
"The opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dramatic to say the least, with three red cards shown. Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City to start the tournament, although the scoreline did not tell the whole story.
"Co-host Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:20 PMWorld Cup suspension rules as Mexico vs South Africa sees three red cards
The opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dramatic to say the least, with three red cards shown. Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City to start the tournament, although the scoreline did not tell the whole story.
- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 10:11 PMMexico opens WC with win after record 3 red cards
Co-host Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 10:01 PMThree red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:15 PMMexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.A deafening roar cascaded down from the stands of the Azteca, the footballing cathedral that became the only stadium to host games at three different World Cups.
- Sky Sports—THREE red cards as Mexico get World Cup started with win over South Africa
Mexico got their joint-home World Cup off to the perfect start with a 2-0 opening match win over nine-man South Africa - in a game that had THREE red cards.
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