Mexico City, June 12:
Mexico officially kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a historic 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in the 9th minute, and veteran Raúl Jiménez secured the win in the second half.
The tournament opener quickly became one of the most controversial and chaotic matches in World Cup history, featuring a staggering three red cards
The tournament festivities commenced with a vibrant, star-studded opening ceremony. The celebration featured an energetic headline performance of the official tournament song by global music icon Shakira alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The show also included performances by Latin favorites such as J Balvin, Maná, and South African star Tyla.