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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament, and veteran striker R...

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Left / center-leftFIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Mexico wins 2-0 as three red cards are shown

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Dawn PakistanNews report · Jun 11, 9:43 PM

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at Mexico...

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Jun 12, 12:56 AM

Coach Broos rues red cards but sees hope after South Africa loss to Mexico

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The HinduNews report · Jun 12, 12:47 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Mexico wins 2-0 as three red cards are shown

Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal and SA was reduced to 9 men after receiving two red cards in the opening match at the iconic Azteca stadium

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 12, 12:18 AM

Families of Mexico’s disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off

Some groups tore down fences and clashed with security forces.

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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 11, 11:41 PM

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jun 11, 10:43 PM

2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Mexico – South Africa captain, Williams

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South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates not to lose faith in their World Cup campaign despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA Wor...

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Premium Times NigeriaNews report · Jun 11, 10:19 PM

World Cup: Nine-man South Africa crumble as Jiménez seals Mexico victory

Though marred by red cards, the main takeaway for Mexico was victory

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Jun 11, 9:29 PM

Mexico opens 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa

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MEXICO CITY — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of...

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