Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in 2026 World Cup opener as referee shows three red cards, a tournament first. Goals from Quinones and Jimenez; Sithole, Zwane, and Montes sent off.
Mexico's national team defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Referee Wilton Sampaio showed three red cards, a first in tournament opening matches. Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane of South Africa were sent off, as was Mexico and Lokomotiv defender Cesar Montes. Goals were scored by Julian Quinones (9') and Raul Jimenez (67').
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