Mexico defeats South Africa in the 2026 World Cup’s opening match

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium in a Group A fixture. It was Mexico's first-ever victory in a World Cup opening match after seven previous attempts. Raul Jimenez scored Mexico's second goal, with the home side dominating the match despite a somewhat underwhelming overall performance.