Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a fiery 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca in a match filled with records and controversy. The game produced three red cards, the most ever in a World Cup opener. Julian Quinones scored early, Raul Jimenez added another, and teenage substitute Gilberto Mora made history as Mexico extended its unbeaten World Cup run at Azteca.
