Mexico took a big step on Thursday towards the sixteenth finals of the 23rd FIFA World Cup. The host country won the opening match in the sold-out Mexico City Stadium 2-0 against South Africa. The match was marred by three red cards. Thanks to the victory, Mexico leads Group A with 3 points, which also includes the Czech Republic and South Korea.
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Relive the opening match of the 2026 World Cup: Three red cards, Mexico passes South Africa without any problems
Bytaketonews
Jun 11, 2026