World Cup opens as Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 World Cup commenced in Mexico City, with Mexico securing a 2-0 victory over South Africa. This marks the tournament's first match, coinciding with the anniversary of Mexico's opening match in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fans in Bakersfield, California, showed vibrant support for Mexico, celebrating the World Cup's arrival and the communal spirit it fosters. The upcoming match features the U.S. team taking on Paraguay at 6 p.m. local time.
- •Mexico hosts the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
- •Mexico wins 2-0 against South Africa.
- •Fans in Bakersfield, California, show strong support.
- •Upcoming match: U.S. vs. Paraguay at 6 p.m.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup kicks off with Mexico win, fans glued to screens in Bakersfield
"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sixteen years to the date that South Africa hosted Mexico for the start of the 2010 World Cup, Mexico hosted South Africa for the start of this year’s World Cup. Fans in Bakersfield came out in full support. Hosted across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup kicked off […]
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