2026 World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa in opener, 3 red cards given – La Nouvelle Tribune

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal in the 9th minute, and Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead in the 67th. The match saw three red cards: Yayah Sithole (second yellow), Themba Zwane (elbow after VAR), and César Montes (late tackle). Mexico leads Group A, which also includes South Korea and a European playoff winner.