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The Mexican football team wins its first opening match 2–0 against South Africa in Estadio Azteca.
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Three players sent off in World Cup opener as co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa Sithole and Zwane given straight red cards for South Africa before Mexico's Montes dismissed Emotional Jimenez doubles Mexico's lead with first-ever World Cup goal Quinones opens scoring with earliest first goal of tournament since 2006 Shakira features in opening ceremony at Azteca Stadium How to watch the World Cup on BBC | Team-by-team guide | Pundit predictions The 2026 World Cup is well and truly under way. Staying up until daft times to watch random teams in a group stage match, got to love it.
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