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The Latest Breaking News from the Estadio Azteca

Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a 2–0 Win Over South Africa — and Three Red Cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while three players were sent off in a match that made World Cup history.

Latin Times

Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers

The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more

The Guardian - AU

FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Who won between Mex and SA in the dramatic 2026 opener? Check key moments, red cards and more

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup: Mexico kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raúl Jiménez, ending Mexico's long opening-match winless streak. The game was…

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Mexico 2-0 South Africa LIVE: Watch World Cup 2026 opener, free streams, team news

Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Africa from anywhere as the World Cup begins in Mexico City.

TechRadar

Mexico – South Africa live: Quinones puts El Tri ahead in World Cup opener

All eyes are on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with El Tri taking on South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Group A opener. Follow the match, opening ceremony and FRANCE 24's special coverage.

France 24

Mexico and South Africa kick off first 48-team football World Cup

Mexico and South Africa will launch the first 48-team football World Cup on Thursday with a game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Radio France Internationale

The Road to Azteca: Mexico's Full 2026 World Cup Schedule, Group Matchups, and Kickoff Times

Mexico will play the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A, alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. According to current fixture listings for Group A, matches will be played between 11 and 24 June 2026 in the host cities of Mexico City and Guadalajara in…

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World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

Radio France Internationale

And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

Radio France Internationale

Chivas vs. Club America: Five Classic Matches From Mexico’s Biggest Rivalry

The rich history of El Clásico Nacional speaks for itself.

Sports Illustrated

El Tri Secures First Major Victory: Takeaways From Mexico’s World Cup Group Draw

Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

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