Co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener that saw more red cards than goals. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal in ninth minute before Raúl Jiménez doubled Mexico's lead in 67th minute. South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane, and Mexico's Cesar Montes received red cards in second half.