Mexico has achieved a stunning 2-0 victory over South Africa.
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Mexico secured a comfortable 2-0 win over South Africa. In front of 80,000 fans at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico's Julian Quinonez became the first player to score at the 2026 World Cup. He gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. 35-year-old Raul Jimenez scored the second goal for Mexico. He headed in Roberto Alvarado's excellent cross in the 67th minute.
Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off, leaving South Africa with nine men.
Sithole, who was the last man outside the penalty area, was shown a straight red card after he tackled a ball from Mexico's Brian Gutierrez.
Zwane, who became the second player to receive a red card in the match against Mexico, was shown a straight red card in the 84th minute by the referee with the help of VAR for handballing an opponent.
Mexico's Julian Quinonez became the first player to score at the 2026 World Cup. He scored in the ninth minute of the opening match against South Africa on Thursday night.
Mexico took advantage of a clearance from South African goalkeeper Ronwayn Williams, who slotted the ball under the feet of the South African goalkeeper after a pass from Eric Lira.
A large crowd of fans came to the stadium to support Mexico, who are hosting the World Cup alongside the United States and Canada, on their home turf.
South African goalkeeper Ronwayn Williams made a brilliant save in the fourth minute from Mexico's Raul Jimenez.
The tournament, which will feature 48 nations for the first time, is being held jointly in three North American countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 104 World Cup matches will be played in stadiums in 16 cities across those countries. Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match, which starts at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Football excitement has increased in Kathmandu with the start of the World Cup.
Even though the World Cup matches are taking place across seven oceans, crowds of people are flocking to watch the World Cup football on big screens in Kathmandu's streets, clubs, restaurants, lounges and public places. .
The grand opening ceremony of the football tournament 'FIFA World Cup 2026' has been completed at the Estadio Azteca stadium in Mexico. With the official start of this World Cup, jointly organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the attention of football fans around the world is now focused on Mexico.
Artists dressed in golden costumes presented colorful art at the opening ceremony. The atmosphere of the stadium was exciting and captivating with the booing and enthusiasm of the audience.
