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Namibia: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup – Sport

Namibia: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup – Sport

Africa Links 24 with Helge Schutz
Published on 2026-06-11 21:41:13

Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

South Africa meanwhile never looked like spoiling the opening day fiesta, and finished with only…

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