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World Cup 2026: Mexico dominates opening match as South Africa falls to two red cards
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- Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium.
- Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 23:01Modified: 11/06/2026 - 23:40
- By: FRANCE 24 Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group.
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Mexico made a commanding statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at its Azteca Stadium. Two red cards in the second half left the Bafana Bafana chasing ghosts.
Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 23:01Modified: 11/06/2026 - 23:40
By: FRANCE 24 Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group. A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. © Natacha Pisarenko, AP Mexico delivered a statement in the 2026 World Cup's opening match, dominating South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium.
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