World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards
Summary
Mexico won the first match of the 2026 World Cup by beating South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium. South Africa had two players sent off with red cards in the second half, which made it harder for them to compete.Key Facts
- The opening match was played at Mexico's Azteca Stadium.
- Mexico scored two goals: the first by Julian Quinones and the second by Raul Jimenez.
- South Africa’s players Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were each given red cards and sent off.
- Sithole received a red card in the 49th minute after fouling a Mexican player.
- Zwane was sent off in the 84th minute after a video review showed he hit a Mexican player.
- Mexico’s Cesar Montes also received a red card late in the game.
- The stadium held 80,824 fans who supported the Mexican team loudly.
- This World Cup match was part of Group A games, with Mexico aiming to qualify for the next round.
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