Mexico Opens World Cup With Win Over South Africa In Chaotic Match
Three red cards and a tense opening night at the Azteca set the tone for a World Cup start defined by instability and emotion
The 2026 World Cup began with a match that quickly moved beyond the expected structure of an opening fixture. Mexico defeated South Africa 2–0 at the Estadio Azteca, but the scoreline was only one layer of a game defined by three red cards and a fragmented rhythm from start to finish.
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