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Mexico and South Africa face off again to open World Cup after 16 years of challenges

LA Times · Jun 9, 2026, 11:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Mexico and South Africa are facing off to kick off a World Cup for the second time in 16 years. Both teams have faced challenges during that journey.

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