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Mexico vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico win 2-0 in chaotic opener featuring three red cards
Mexico vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Raul Jimenez scored in the 67th minute as Mexico sealed a 2-0 win. Meanwhile, Julian Quinones scored early in the ninth minute. The referee also showed three red cards in the second-half.
- 2:35 AM IST, June 11Full time! MEXICO WIN!
- 2:30 AM IST, June 11Montes gets a red card!
- 2:28 AM IST, June 11Seven minutes added!
- 2:21 AM IST, June 11Another red card for South Africa!
- 2:16 AM IST, June 11Vega replaces Quinones
- 2:12 AM IST, June 11Referee waves away penalty calls!
- 2:04 AM IST, June 11JIMENEZ!!!!! ANOTHER GOAL! 2-0!
- 2:02 AM IST, June 11Mexico in total control!
- 1:58 AM IST, June 11Another change for South Africa!
- 1:54 AM IST, June 11Substitution! Foster goes out!
- 1:49 AM IST, June 11Free kick hits the wall!
- 1:47 AM IST, June 11RED CARD FOR SITOLE!
- 1:45 AM IST, June 11Selfish from Quinones!
- 1:42 AM IST, June 11The second-half begins!
- 1:27 AM IST, June 11Half-time! MEX 1-0 RSA
- 1:24 AM IST, June 11Good defending by Alvarado!
- 1:19 AM IST, June 11QUINONES ALMOST MAKES IT 2-0!
- 1:18 AM IST, June 11JIMENEZ!! THAT WAS CLOSE!
- 1:14 AM IST, June 11Header for Foster! Goes wide!
- 1:11 AM IST, June 11South Africa struggling!
- 1:05 AM IST, June 11High press from Mexico!
- 1:03 AM IST, June 11Hydration break!
- 1:01 AM IST, June 11Poor free-kick! South Africa need to do better!
- 12:56 AM IST, June 11Quinones goes for it again!
- 12:53 AM IST, June 11Yellow card!
- 12:48 AM IST, June 11QUINONESSSSS!!!! MEXICO TAKE THE LEAD!
- 12:42 AM IST, June 11EARLY CHANCE FOR MEXICO! GOOD SAVE!
- 12:39 AM IST, June 11Free-kick for Mexico!
- 12:37 AM IST, June 11The World Cup begins!
- 12:35 AM IST, June 11Both captains are here!
- 12:33 AM IST, June 11Seconds away!
- 12:27 AM IST, June 11Players arrive, time for national anthems!
- 12:24 AM IST, June 11Infantino presents the trophy!
- 12:21 AM IST, June 11Kick-off upcoming!
- 12:14 AM IST, June 11Mexico in good form
- 12:03 AM IST, June 11South Africa, the underdogs!
- 11:53 PM IST, June 11Playing XIs
- 11:41 PM IST, June 11Mexico, the favourites!
- 11:30 PM IST, June 11Estadio Azteca explodes!
- 11:25 PM IST, June 11Shakira and Burna Boy
- 11:23 PM IST, June 11J Balvin
- 11:20 PM IST, June 11Los Angeles Azules
- 11:18 PM IST, June 11Pop band Mana is here!
- 11:16 PM IST, June 11Celebration of Mexico's culture and history
- 11:13 PM IST, June 11Opening ceremony begins!
- 11:05 PM IST, June 11Opening ceremony in 10 minutes!
- 10:57 PM IST, June 11Wave of green!
- 10:46 PM IST, June 11The South African team is here!
- 10:43 PM IST, June 11Somali referee denied entry
- 10:35 PM IST, June 11Shakira to take centre stage
- 10:12 PM IST, June 11What about the Canadian and US opening ceremonies?
- 10:03 PM IST, June 11Opening ceremony coming up!
- 9:47 PM IST, June 11Who will perform at the Estadio Azteca?
- 9:35 PM IST, June 11Why are Mexicans protesting?
- 9:25 PM IST, June 11Mexico City's Zocalo Square to broadcast match despite ongoing protests
- 9:17 PM IST, June 11Hello and welcome everyone!
Mexico vs South Africa Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: It was a chaotic FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico came out on top in a 2-0 win. It was one-way traffic throughout the match. Julian Quinones gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. He could have scored another goal, but his other effort hit the post in the first half. Then in the second half, striker Raul Jimenez made it 2-0 in the 67th minute, heading in a cross. Meanwhile, the second half also saw red card chaos, with three players sent off. South Africans Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off, and so was Mexico's Cesar Montes. This edition is set to be historic, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, and marks the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 national teams. The opening game was also a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener, when hosts South Africa faced Mexico in a dramatic 1-1 draw in Johannesburg.
...Read MoreFIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: What about the Canadian and US opening ceremonies?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The Canadian opening ceremony will take place on June 12 (11:00 PM IST) in Toronto, before the country's opener vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. Meanwhile, the US opening ceremony takes place on June 13 (5:00 AM IST) in Inglewood before their opener vs Paraguay.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Opening ceremony coming up!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 PM IST. Meanwhile, the opener between Mexico and South Africa will begin at 12:30 AM IST. Stay tuned, folks, it is going to be a thriller!
Speaking to the media, FIFA chief Infantino said, "Starting with Mexico City and continuing the next days with Toronto and Los Angeles, these ceremonies will bring together music, culture and football in a way that reflects both the individuality of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament. It is a powerful way to begin a truly global celebration."
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Who will perform at the Estadio Azteca?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The opening ceremony in Mexico will feature Shakira performing the official WC song alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. We will also see performances from South African singer-songwriter Tyla and Colombian singer J Balvin. Mexican singers Alejandro Fernandez, Lila Downs, Belinda and Danny Ocean will also perform.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Why are Mexicans protesting?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: There have been protests in Mexico lately. Protesters had also earlier blocked access to the plaza in Mexico City, which will host the main fan celebrations. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been facing backlash over her government's spending on the tournament, along with political scandals. For more than a week, the country's teachers' union has also toppled World Cup statues. People feel that the government should focus on other issues like the countless missing people in the country.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Mexico City's Zocalo Square to broadcast match despite ongoing protests
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: There are protests going on in Mexico's capital city! Despite that, Mexico City's Zocalo Square will broadcast the tournament opener and opening cereomy, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Hello and welcome everyone!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Well, the greatest sporting event is finally here! Four years ago, we saw Lionel Messi lead Argentina to World Cup glory, and the World Cup is back again, this time co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada! For the opener, Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City. But before that, we will have one of the three opening ceremonies, and Shakira will be the headline act!
