Mexico 2-0 South Africa played yesterday Thu June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca to open the World cup. In the 9th miute Julian Quinones scored the first goal of world cup 2026 after South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole lost possession. In the 66th minute Raul Jimenez headed in Mexico's 2nd goal - his first ever World Cup goal in 5 tournaments.
In the 49th minute, South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole red card for foul on breakaway, 82nd minute , South Africa's Themba Zwane red card for rash tackle and 92nd minute Mexico's Cesar Montes red card in injury time.
South Africa finished with 9 men, Mexico with 10 . First World Cup opener ever with 3 red cards....Mexico play South Korea next Thursday in Guadalajara. South Africa face Czechia same day in Atlanta.