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Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored to beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca.
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Mexico City
Who
Julian Quinones, Raul Jimenez, Sphephelo Sithole, Erik Lira, Brian Gutierrez, Themba Zwane, Cesar Montes
What
Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored to beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:18:16 GMT · 2h 3m ago
Where
Mexico City ·
Why
Mexico beat South Africa with goals from Quinones and Jimenez, while three players, including two from South Africa, received red cards.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
In an eventful World Cup match, Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa, who finished with nine players after two red cards. This result gives Mexico an early advantage in their Group A campaign.
Story chain
8 events in this thread- War & Conflict37m agoMexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Azteca Stadium, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.Open article
- War & Conflict37m agoMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Azteca Stadium, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.Open article
- War & Conflict58m agoMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Azteca, a game marred by an unprecedented three red cards.Open article
- War & Conflict58m agoMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Azteca, which saw an unprecedented three red cards awarded.Open article
- War & Conflict2h 3m agoMexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.Open article
- Currently Reading2h 3m agoMexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored to beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca.
- War & Conflict3h 3m agoJulian Quinone scored the opening goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Open article
- War & Conflict3h 30m agoMexican football star Julian Quiñones scored the opening goal for Mexico in their 2026 World Cup match against South Africa.Open article
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- HIGHThe Straits Timeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/quinones-and-jimenez-fire-mexico-to-opening-world-cup-win-over-nine-man-south-africa
- HIGHNewsXhttps://www.newsx.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-quiones-jimnez-strike-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-2-0-opening-match-sees-red-cards-galore-233265/
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/sports/football/mexico-star-raul-jimenezs-emotional-tribute-after-first-wc-goal-on-home-soil-10144256.html