World Cup Coverage
Mexico on top? World Cup power rankings after Day 1
Mexico’s wild World Cup party was unforgettable. What’s next for El Tri?
17-year-old Gilberto Mora makes World Cup history in Mexico's win vs. South Africa
Years after skull fracture, Mexico's Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment
Lynwood's Plaza Mexico businesses boom as World Cup watch party draws crowds
What World Cup games are on today? Time, TV schedule for Mexico match
Who Is Mexico Footballer Edson Alvarez's Wife? Meet Sofia Toache & Their Children
The atmosphere inside Azteca Stadium was electric for Mexico vs South Africa

Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

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World Cup roundup: Mexico breaks one of its curses, South Korea completes comeback
Mexico claimed its first-ever opening-day match at a men's World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa on Thursday at Mexico City Stadium. Prior to Thursday's match, Mexico was 0W-

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CNN · 8h
World Cup kicks off in Mexico
The Washington Post · 1d
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa

Raul Jimenez, Mexico

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Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez Has Long-Awaited World Cup Moment: 'Perfect Day For Him'
Jiménez has suffered other injuries and dips in form in the years since, including a poor 2022 World Cup. He failed to score as Mexico failed to reach the knockout stage for the

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 13h
Raul Jimenez scores first World Cup goal! Shop Raul Jimenez Mexico soccer jersey
Fox Sports · 13h
This Raul Jimenez goal brought Mexico's fans to their feet

Mexico against South Africa is first match

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Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup record broken with three red cards in opener
Mexico's win over South Africa on Thursday broke a record many may have not seen coming as the glass ceiling for red cards in a World Cup opener was smashed.

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FOX Sports on MSN · 11h
2026 World Cup: Mexico's odds surge after opening match win over South Africa
USA Today · 13h
Who won Mexico or South Africa? Mexico soccer wins in World Cup opener

Gilberto Mora, Mexico

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Who Is Gilberto Mora? Mexicorsquo;s 17-Year-Old Wonderkid Makes FIFA World Cup History
History was written at the Mexico City Stadium as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off. At just 17 years old, teenage prodigy Gilberto Mora etched his name into Mexican football folklore, becoming the youngest player ever to represent El Tri at the global showpiece during Mexico's opening-match win over South Africa.

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AlBat on MSN · 12h
World Cup 2026: Unbelievable! Gilberto Mora shatters a nearly 100-year-old record with Mexico
Sporting News on MSN · 1d
Who is Mexico's Gilberto Mora? Meet youngest player at the 2026 World Cup poised to become international star

Shakira, Mexico

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.

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U.S. News & World Report · 11h
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek Kick-Start the World Cup at Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
USA Today · 19h
World Cup opening ceremony live updates: Shakira starts 2026 party in Mexico City
Reuters

"The sky's the limit," says Mexico's Lira after win in World Cup opener

Mexico midfielder Erik Lira said the "sky is the limit" for the ​hosts after they overcame the emotion of opening ‌the World Cupwith a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday.

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