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Mexico wins World Cup opener amid record three red cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, with a record three red cards. Julián Quiñones scored early, and Raúl Jiménez added a second. It was Mexico's first opening-match win.