South Africa struggles against Mexico in 2026 World Cup opener

In their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, South Africa faced Mexico, one of the host nations. Mexico took control early, scoring in the ninth minute and again in the 67th minute. South Africa was unable to mount a serious challenge and finished the match with two red cards, reducing them to nine players against Mexico's eleven. Following the game, South African pundits expressed disbelief and disappointment over the team's performance, remaining silent for a notable duration during their analysis.

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