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Mexico-South Africa World Cup opener scores record audience for Fox
'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

Mexico against South Africa is first match

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Mexico vs South Africa live updates: World Cup 2026 opening fixture latest news and buildup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway today as Mexico hosts South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Join us as we count down to kickoff, and get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

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Mexico throttles South Africa to open World Cup in red card bonanza
ESPN · 1d
Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup record broken with three red cards in opener

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South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The normal display of African unity in the early stages of a football World Cup was notably absent from social media as many fans from across the continent backed Mexico in the tournament's opening match against South Africa.

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ESPN on MSN · 1d
Mexico beats South Africa in World Cup opener amid 3 red cards
HuffPost · 15h
Mexico Gets Off To Roaring World Cup Start With A 2-0 Win Over South Africa In The Opening Match
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17-year-old Gilberto Mora makes World Cup history in Mexico's win vs. South Africa

Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mora plays for Club Tijuana in Liga MX, and he’s already become a household name in Mexico. At 15, he became the youngest-e
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The first FIFA World Cup™ opening match with THREE red cards 🟥

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ESPN on MSN

South Africa coach Hugo Broos - Bafana must accept 'too soft' Themba Zwane red card

South Africa head coach has decried the referee's decision to send of Themba Zwane in Bafana Bafana's World Cup opening 2-0 defeat by Mexico on Thursday, but insists that his team must reluctantly accept the decision.
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