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Nigeria: Mexico humble South Africa in World Cup Opener — Africa Links 24

Nigeria: Mexico humble South Africa in World Cup Opener — Africa Links 24

Africa Links 24 with Agency Report
Published on 2026-06-12 01:12:53

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City.

The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error, allowing Erik Lira to set up Quinones who made no mistake in burying the ball.

South Africa’s push for an equalizer was made harder when Sithole was sent off for a foul on Brian Gutierrez, the host could not make the…

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