Karlobag.eu / illustration Sports Jun 11, 2026 · Sports desk Mexico open the 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over South Africa and three red cards in Mexico City opener Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City with a 2-0 win over South Africa and an immediate lead in Group A. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for the hosts at the historic stadium before a packed crowd, while the tense opener was marked by two South African red cards and a late dismissal for César Montes