11-06-2026 21:39 via abbynews.com

UPDATE: Mexico wins first match of FIFA World Cup

Mexico has won the first match of the FIFA World Cup, defeating South Africa 2-0 at home on Thursday (June 11) in Mexico City.
Julian Quinones opened up the scoring in the ninth minute for Mexico and scored the first goal of the tournament.
South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena was issued a yellow card in the 17th minute, followed by Mexico’s Brian Gutierrez in the 23rd minute.
The referee has added 4 minutes of stoppage time to the first half.
Mexico held possession for 57 per cent in the f
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