Hosts Mexico beat South Africa 0-2 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026

The Mexican team had a heavy burden against South Africa in the opening match of the Football World Cup played at the historic stadium Estadio Estetica in Mexico City._x000D_
In the 9th minute, Mexico’s Yohan Koi Nonance managed to put the team ahead by putting the ball into the opponent’s net with a move._x000D_
Mexico also had a few more chances in this half, but they could not convert them into goals, the match was 0-1 in Mexico’s favor until the break._x000D_
The Mexican team also started the second half aggressively. At the beginning of this half, the Mexican player was brought down by South African defender Seth Holle through a dangerous foul, on which the referee showed him a red card and sent him off the field._x000D_
Mexico also got a free kick for this foul, but the goal could not be scored._x000D_
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However, in the 67th minute, Mexico had a chance to double their lead when Raul headed the ball into the South African net from a pass. Neither team scored in the remaining time and the match ended 0-2 in Mexico’s favor._x000D_
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During the match, the referee showed two South African players red cards while one Mexican player was sent off the field with a red card.