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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 Jimenez scored the first goals of the tournament.

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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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EuronewsNews report · Jun 12, 8:12 AM

Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener

Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern ov...

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 12, 7:28 AM

Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

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Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.

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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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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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Bangkok PostNews report · Jun 11, 11:44 PM

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away ​South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of t...

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BBC WorldNews 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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