Mexico takes commanding lead against South Africa in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal in the ninth minute after a defensive error. The second half saw Raúl Jiménez extend the lead to 2-0 following a red card to South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole. Mexico enjoyed significant support from fans at the L.A. FIFA Fan Festival, celebrating the team's success.
- •Match held at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
- •Quiñones scored the opening goal in the ninth minute.
- •Jiménez added a second goal in the 67th minute.
- •South Africa played with nine men after two red cards.
- •Celebrations occurred at the L.A. FIFA Fan Festival.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — L.A.'s FIFA Fan Festival roars as Mexico opens the World Cup in convincing fashion
"Day one of the festival boasted football, food, fun and fandom as Mexico picked up three points.
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