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Mexico kick off WC with win over SA ft. 3 red cards

Mexico's misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:14 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Mexico
South Africa
  • KO
  • 9
  • 17
  • 23
  • HT
  • 49
  • 56
  • 61
  • 66
  • 67
  • 74
  • 76
  • 76
  • 77
  • 79
  • 84
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Mexico 2, South Africa 0.
90'+7'
Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
MEXRSA
Possession
60.5%
39.560.5
39.5%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
16
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
3
1
Saves
2
2
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