Mexico Make Dream Start To World Cup 2026 Cruise Past 9-man South Africa

Co-hosts Mexico launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in a tempestuous Group A opener that produced three red cards and plenty of late drama at a packed Estadio Azteca.
Roared on by 80,824 supporters in Mexico City, El Tri delivered the perfect start to the tournament, combining attacking efficiency with defensive discipline to secure all three points. However, the match will be remembered as much for its explosive finish as for Mexico’s impressive performance.
Mexico dominated large spells of the contest and capitalised on a South African side whose hopes of mounting a comeback were severely undermined by disciplinary problems. Th...