11.06.2026.
23:58
More red cards than goals – Mexico celebrate opening World Cup win! VIDEO
At the “Azteca” stadium, the Mexico national football team defeated the South Africa national football team 2–0 in the opening match of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Their task was made easier due to red cards shown to Sithole in the 49th minute and Zwane in the 84th minute. Unfortunately for Mexico, Montes also received an unnecessary red card in second-half stoppage time.
In the other Group A match, South Korea national football team will face Czech Republic national football team on Friday at 04:00.
The Mexico national football team entered the match better, creating the first chance through Jiménez in the fifth minute, but Williams made an excellent intervention.
It did not take long for the hosts to take the lead. The visitors were careless, Lira “stole” the ball, it reached Quiñones, who in the ninth minute beat Williams through his legs.
The South Africans were unable to seriously threaten the goal defended by Rangel, and almost every attack ended without a result.
Just before halftime, Mexico had another good opportunity, but Quiñones was denied by the post for his second goal.
The visitors were reduced to ten men in the 50th minute when Sithole, as the last defender, brought down Jiménez from behind.
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