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Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

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What happened Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.
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EuronewsNews report · Jun 12, 3:25 AM

Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa t...

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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jun 12, 6:00 AM

‘I’ve always wanted to tell a story about South Africa’

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Jerry Dammers joins director James Rogan to discuss their documentary series about South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela

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France 24News report · Jun 12, 5:38 AM

World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League player Raul J...

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 12, 4:52 AM

South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day

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Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.

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India TodayNews report · Jun 12, 1:50 AM

Mexico's Quinones recreates Tshabalala's 2010 celebration in front of South Africa

Mexicos Quinones recreates Tshabalalas celebration in front of South Africa

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