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World Cup 2026: Mexico defeats South Africa in opening match

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off with an absolute thriller of an opening match, delivering beautiful goals, high drama, and a flurry of red cards as Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-01:10
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 kick-off updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off in spectacular fashion, bringing the world's biggest football tournament back to Mexico for a third time. In a historic twist, the opening match in Mexico City served as a direct repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-00:59
Fan dies due to heart attack ahead of Mexico vs South Africa match - VIDEO

Shock and concern rippled through the outer corridors of the Estadio Azteca just hours before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup after a spectator suffered a severe medical emergency.

11 Jun 2026-22:35
Rematch of 2010 as Mexico hosts South Africa in opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially gets underway on Thursday, featuring a historic opening-match rematch between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

11 Jun 2026-21:56
World Cup opener: Mexico vs South Africa - teams and potential lineups

Mexico and South Africa are set to meet in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rekindling a fixture that also launched the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where the two sides played to a 1-1 draw.

11 Jun 2026-09:44
DR Congo condemns Spain's cancellation of Chile friendly over Ebola

05 Jun 2026-10:32
Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in the capital on Wednesday for millions of residents who face long delays and complex rerouting of their daily commutes.

04 Jun 2026-00:58
Uganda to play Tunisia, Libya, Botswana in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Uganda has been drawn with Tunisia, Libya and Botswana in Group H of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

19 May 2026-22:42
Senegal stripped of AFCON crown, Morocco named champions

Senegal have vowed to appeal after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarding the championship to Morocco two months after a controversial final.

18 Mar 2026-09:30
T20 World Cup: South Africa cruise past UAE ahead of India clash

South Africa national cricket team delivered a strong statement ahead of the Super Eights by defeating the United Arab Emirates national cricket team by six wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday.

18 Feb 2026-13:58