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FIFA World Cup · Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Estadio Azteca

Mexico
2–0 Full time
South Africa
  • Julián Quiñones 9'
  • Raúl Jiménez 67'

    The story

    Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in the FIFA World Cup, matchday 1.

    The goals came from Julián Quiñones (9') and Raúl Jiménez (67').

    It was 1-0 at half-time.

    Yaya Sithole of South Africa was sent off (49'). Themba Zwane of South Africa was sent off (84'). César Montes of Mexico was sent off (90+2').

    Mexico had 61% of the ball and 16 shots to South Africa's 3.

    Written from the match data (Statorium).

    Match stats

    Mexico South Africa

    61%Possession39%
    16Shots3
    4On target2
    3Corners1
    12Fouls11
    1Offsides1
    1Yellow cards2
    1Red cards2

    Statorium.

    Key moments

    1. 9' Julián Quiñones Goal · Mexico 1-0 Assist: Erik Lira
    2. 49' Yaya Sithole Sent off · South Africa
    3. 67' Raúl Jiménez Goal · Mexico 2-0 Assist: Roberto Alvarado
    4. 84' Themba Zwane Sent off · South Africa
    5. 90+2' César Montes Sent off · Mexico

    Line-ups

    Mexico

    1. Raúl RangelGoalkeeper
    2. César MontesDefender
    3. Johan VásquezDefender
    4. Jesús GallardoDefender
    5. Israel ReyesDefender
    6. Álvaro Fidalgooff 66'Midfielder
    7. Brian Gutiérrezoff 66'Midfielder
    8. Roberto AlvaradoMidfielder
    9. Erik Liraoff 76'Midfielder
    10. Raúl Jiménezoff 76'Forward
    11. Julián Quiñonesoff 79'Forward

    Subs used: Luis Chávez (66'), Gilberto Mora (66'), Edson Álvarez (76'), Armando González (76'), Alexis Vega (79')

    South Africa

    1. Ronwen WilliamsGoalkeeper
    2. Mbekezeli MbokaziDefender
    3. Khuliso MudauDefender
    4. Nkosinathi SibisiDefender
    5. Ime OkonDefender
    6. Yaya SitholeMidfielder
    7. Aubrey Modibaoff 77'Midfielder
    8. Teboho MokoenaMidfielder
    9. Jayden Adamsoff 61'Midfielder
    10. Lyle Fosteroff 56'Forward
    11. Iqraam Raynersoff 77'Forward

    Subs used: Thalente Mbatha (56'), Themba Zwane (61'), Evidence Makgopa (77'), Oswin Appollis (77')

    Full timeline

    Every goal and card (8)
    1. 9' ⚽ Julián Quiñonesassist Erik Lira
    2. 17' 🟨 Teboho Mokoena
    3. 23' 🟨 Brian Gutiérrez
    4. 49' 🟥 Yaya Sithole
    5. 67' ⚽ Raúl Jiménezassist Roberto Alvarado
    6. 74' 🟨 Nkosinathi Sibisi
    7. 84' 🟥 Themba Zwane
    8. 90+2' 🟥 César Montes

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