Mexico Downs South Africa 2-0 in Roaring FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Match at Estadio Azteca

FIFA · 1w ago

Mexico launched the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 with a commanding 2-0 home win over South Africa at the legendary Estadio Azteca, sending a packed stadium into celebration mode. The result kicked off a tournament spanning sixteen cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada through July 19. South Africa competed hard on their return to the global stage but the hosts' intensity proved decisive on the night.