Mexico scores early against South Africa in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic start at Azteca Stadium, scoring just nine minutes into the match against South Africa. Julian Quinones netted the goal, marking the third-fastest in World Cup opening match history. Following his swift strike, the match proceeded after Shakira's performance was cut short as organizers managed the on-field schedule. The game remains ongoing with more action to come.
- •Mexico leads the match with an early goal by Julian Quinones.
- •Quinones scores nine minutes into the match.
- •This goal is the third-fastest in World Cup opening history.
- •Shakira's performance is hurried off the pitch post-opening ceremony.
- •The match is played at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Shakira chased off the pitch, how Mexico made a dream World Cup start
"The 2026 World Cup wasn’t even ten minutes old when Mexico set off the first earthquake at the Azteca Stadium in the opening match against South Africa. Julian Quinones needed just nine minutes to ...
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