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Mexico 1-0 South Korea: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

El Tri became the first team to book a spot in the knockout stage with a narrow win over their Asian opponents in Guadalajara

The Guardian - AU

Mexico vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico or South Korea can book their place in the last 32 with victory.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico’s World Cup Record-Breaker Quitting Soccer After Tournament

The goalkeeper has matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by going to a sixth World Cup in 2026.

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USMNT, Canada & Mexico Avoid Unwanted World Cup History in Style

The three host nations delivered under pressure, something Qatar failed to do four years ago.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a 2–0 Win Over South Africa — and Three Red Cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while three players were sent off in a match that made World Cup history.

Latin Times

A Victory 16 Years in the Making: Mexico Rediscovers Its ‘Unconditional’ Support

The opening game of the 2026 World Cup will live on forever in Mexican soccer history as a day of elation.

Sports Illustrated

Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026: Jimenez’s tears, hydration break controversy and empty seats

Mexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards, while South Korea downed Czech Republic to go level with the co-hosts at the top of Group A

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Who won between Mex and SA in the dramatic 2026 opener? Check key moments, red cards and more

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup: Mexico kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raúl Jiménez, ending Mexico's long opening-match winless streak. The game was…

The Economic Times

A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite on Mexico City’s streets

As El Tri eased past South Africa, fans got a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital

The Guardian - US

$Years after skull fracture, Mexico's Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment$

Years after skull fracture, Mexico's Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment

Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico

The Independent UK

Four Takeaways As Emotional Raul Jimenez Moment Marks Mexico’s Opening Win

El Tri started the 2026 World Cup on home turf as brilliantly as anticipated.

Sports Illustrated

Who is the youngest player at the World Cup?

There are 1,248 players at this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America - but who is the youngest of them all?

FourFourTwo

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Africa: World Cup Curse Emphatically Snapped

Javier Aguirre’s men got off to a dream start on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico World Cup Odds 2026: Group A Pick and Value Bets

Mexico enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts at +6600 to win it all. Our best bet is El Tri to win Group A at -127 on BetOnline.

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Mexico vs South Africa prediction as El Tri open the biggest World Cup in history

Mexico host World Cup football for the third time and kick-off against South Africa at the Azteca

Evening Standard

Mexico vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Julian Quinones scores first goal of the tournament

The Economic Times

Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026: Lineup, key players, prediction, team stats, and injury news

Mexico kicks off the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa in a rematch of the 2010 opener. El Tri, playing at home, are favored to secure a victory. Key players like Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez will lead Mexico's charge, while South Africa relies on Ronwen Williams and…

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico hosts South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup.

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Sports Illustrated

Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. South Africa: World Cup Group A

Mexico enters its World Cup opener against South Africa injury-free and in red-hot form.

Latin Times

The Road to Azteca: Mexico's Full 2026 World Cup Schedule, Group Matchups, and Kickoff Times

Mexico will play the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A, alongside South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. According to current fixture listings for Group A, matches will be played between 11 and 24 June 2026 in the host cities of Mexico City and Guadalajara in…

Evening Standard

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The latest edition of the World Cup will open with a nostalgic fixture

Latin Times

President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Sports Illustrated

The Four Biggest Question Marks for Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup Opener

Aguirre's decision-making could be the difference in Mexico having a historic 2026 World Cup performance.

Sports Illustrated

Three Takeaways From Mexico’s Pre-World Cup Friendlies, Why Excitement Is Growing

Mexico is peaking at the perfect time, playing the best soccer of the Javier Aguirre era entering the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Mexico vs. Serbia on TV, Live Stream

Mexico rounds off pre-tournament festivities in Toluca.

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