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Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

World Cup kickoff: The 2026 World Cup officially begins at 3 p.m. ET with Mexico taking the field against South Africa for the tournament’s opening match in Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca.

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World Cup: Mexico defeats South Africa in game marred by 3 red cards

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3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

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Jubilant soccer fans converge in Mexico for the World Cup kick-off

Fans converged in Mexico City ahead of the Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Tournament kicks off as Mexico host South Africa

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Lynwood's Plaza Mexico businesses boom as World Cup watch party draws crowds

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From Julian Quiñones’ brilliance to Cesar Montes’ clumsy red card - Winners and losers from Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup-opening win over South Africa

A ninth-minute goal from Julian Quiñones and a second-half header from Raul Jimenez gave Mexico a 2-0 win over Bafana Bafana, extending their unbeaten run in 2026 and giving Javier “Vasco” Aguirre’s s...

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World Cup in chaos as protesters clash with riot police outside Mexico City Stadium

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Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener: Was ref right to show three red cards? Who is Julian Quinones?

fans watched the 2026 World Cup opener

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The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kick off Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic.

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2026 World Cup starts today. How to watch the games in California

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How fans watched the 2026 World Cup opener

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Fifa World Cup 2026 schedule and results

The All Whites are grouped with world No 8 ranked Belgium, Egypt and Iran for the 2026 World Cup.

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How to watch highlights of World Cup matches?

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Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup

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Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

South Korea's captain and icon Son Heung-min is at his fourth World Cup and brings experience, but their hopes don't just rest on him - Lee Kang-in of Paris St-Germain should shine too.

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World Cup starts today. See schedule, how to watch, stream in Alabama

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Your ultimate 2026 World Cup schedule, bracket and TV guide

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The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.

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Mexico's Julián Quiñones nets first goal of World Cup 2026 with clinical nutmeg finish vs. South Africa

The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with Mexico and South Africa facing off in the first match of the tournament. And it only took nine minutes for Mexico to score the first goal of the World Cup.

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Mexico kicks off the 2026 World Cup and renews a country's hope for elusive title

The co-hosts face South Africa at the legendary Azteca Stadium, which becomes the first venue to open three editions of the premier football tournament.

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How to Watch South Korea vs. Czechia: TV Channel, Live Stream for 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Korea and Czechia meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico. South Korea, ranked 25th by FIFA, are appearing at their 12th World Cup,

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World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Performers, Start Time, Live Stream and TV Schedule

The 2026 World Cup will officially begin on Thursday afternoon with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Before those two teams kick off the group stage, though, fans will be treated to the first of three separate opening ceremonies.