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Raúl Jiménez scores as Mexico faces South Africa in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Raúl Jiménez scores as Mexico faces South Africa in World Cup opener
Summary

Raúl Jiménez scored a key goal for Mexico in their World Cup Group A match against South Africa on June 11, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium. His goal marked his first at a World Cup during his fourth tournament. Mexico won 2-0 over South Africa, with Julián Quiñones and Hwang In-Beom also recognized for their performances on the opening day. The World Cup features a total of 44 teams competing for the title, and each day will highlight standout players.

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  • •Raúl Jiménez scored in Mexico's 2-0 victory against South Africa.
  • •The match took place at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026.
  • •Julián Quiñones also scored during the opening day.
  • •Hwang In-Beom of South Korea received recognition for his contributions.
  • •The tournament features 44 teams competing for the title.
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  • 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Raúl Jiménez made history: Three stars from World Cup Day 1
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Every day we are going to give out three stars to the best players of the World Cup. Who was the gold star on Day 1?

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