Mexico took advantage of the ball when South African goalkeeper Ronwayne Williams lost control of the ball.
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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.
South African goalkeeper Ronwayn Williams made a brilliant save in the fourth minute from Mexico's Raul Jimenez.
