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Julián Quiñones scores early and Raúl Jiménez heads in after Sphephelo Sithole is sent off, while nine-man South Africa also see César Montes and Themba Zwane dismissed in a chaotic World Cup 2026 opener that Mexico won 1-0.
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca, with Julián Quiñones scoring early and Raúl Jiménez adding a second in the 67th minute; South Africa were reduced to nine players after two first-half red cards, while Jiménez celebrated his first World Cup goal with an emotional header.
Mexico named 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa in a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, aiming for a record sixth appearance. Led by coach Javier Aguirre, the squad blends veteran captain Edson Alvarez with young talents and naturalised players, and will open their campaign against South Africa in Mexico City after a warm-up against Serbia.
Raúl Jiménez scored his 42nd goal for Mexico in a semi-final match against Honduras, closing in on the country's all-time top scorer Jared Borgetti, and potentially cementing his legacy in Mexican football.