Mexico secures win against South Africa in World Cup group stage

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Mexico secures win against South Africa in World Cup group stage
Summary

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup group stage on June 11. This match is part of the newly expanded tournament featuring 48 nations divided into 12 groups. Co-hosts Mexico, USA, and Canada entered as top seeds in their respective groups, with various matches scheduled in the coming days. Upcoming fixtures include South Korea facing the Czech Republic on June 12 and Canada playing Bosnia-Herzegovina later that day.

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  • Mexico 2-0 South Africa in World Cup group stage match
  • 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup
  • Next matches include South Korea vs Czech Republic on June 12
  • Upcoming games feature Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12
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