Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana

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epa13031550 Roberto Alvarado (R) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/JOSE MENDEZ

Relive the action from the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico and Bafana Bafana went head-to-head at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

South Africa begin their journey at the World Cup on a disappointing note after suffering a 2-0 defeat against the host nation.

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring for the home side in the eighth minute before Raúl Jiménez doubled their lead in the 66th minute to hand Mexico the win.

The win sees Mexico move up to first place in the Group A standings with three points, while Bafana sit at the foot of the table with zero points.

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