# Mexico 2-0 South Africa — World Cup 2026 opener

> Mexico finally end their World Cup opener curse: Quinones strikes early, Jimenez nets his first ever WC goal, and South Africa finish with nine men in a three red card thriller in front of 80,824 at the Azteca.

- Date: 2026-06-12
- Campaign: World Cup 2026
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