Mexico vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Latest Update: MEX 2-0 RSA At Full-Time | Julián Quiñones, Raul Jiminez On Target; Yaya Sithole, Themba Zwane, Cesar Montes See Red
Mexico vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a chaotic and highly dramatic opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) thanks to goals from Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiminez. Mexico, who took all three points to seize early control of Group A, had exactly 16 years to the day since their famous 1-1 draw in the 2010 World Cup opener, although the contest will forever be remembered for its explosive disciplinary record. It was the first time in football history that a World Cup opening match had three red cards.
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02:36 (IST) 12 Jun 2026
Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: MEX 2-0 RSA At Full-Time
That's it! Full-Time! 10-man Mexico beat 9-man South Africa 2-0 to kick-start FIFA World Cup 2026 in some style!
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02:34 (IST) 12 Jun 2026
Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: MEX 2-0 RSA
Cesar Montes of Mexico have also been red carded for a clumsy foul! That's three red cards in a single match!!
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02:24 (IST) 12 Jun 2026
Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: MEX 2-0 RSA After 85 Minutes
Red card for Themba Zwane! Second red for RSA! This time for a slap on the back while challenging for the ball!
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02:09 (IST) 12 Jun 2026
Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Jiminez's Goal- WATCH Video
Jiminez's goal!
Raul Jiminez score the second goal for Mexico pic.twitter.com/sNSfVLhfmH
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02:07 (IST) 12 Jun 2026
Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: MEX 2-0 RSA After 67 Minutes
GOOOAL!! Mexico extend their lead!! Raul Jiminez meets a brilliant ball with the head and the Mexican No. 9 didn't disappoint! He gets his first-ever FIFA World Cup goal. Meanwhile Gilberto Mora becomes Mexico's and the 2026 edition's youngest player to feature at this stage.
