It was a day to remember at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener by 2-0. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for the El Tri as they blanked the Bafana Bafana in front of a packed Mexican crowd. While Javier Aguirre’s men displayed a stunning show on the pitch, there was much more to remember about this contest other than the goals.
First time in 28 years! Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 opener witnesses three red cards: Video
