Host Mexico Blazes Past South Africa 2-0 in Fiery World Cup Opener
Mexico kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an intense 2-0 victory over South Africa.
Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in just the 8th minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy after a sharp assist from Érik Lira.
The match took a dramatic turn early in the second half when South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole was shown a straight red card.
Mexico exploited the numerical advantage in the 66th minute, with veteran forward Raúl Jiménez doubling the lead off a cross from Roberto Alvarado.
The closing minutes under referee Wilton Sampaio dissolved into complete chaos as South Africa’s Themba Zwane and Mexico’s César Montes were both sent off.
Despite the late drama leaving Mexico with 10 players and South Africa with 9, El Tri comfortably managed the final whistle to take all three points in Group A.
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