Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener
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Updated: 2026-06-12 05:16
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Mexico also finished the match a man down after defender Cesar Montes was dismissed for an ugly challenge on Khuliso Mudau.
Buoyed by strong local support in a crowd of more than 80,000 at Mexico City Stadium, "El Tri" took control from the opening whistle.
Colombia-born forward Quinones broke the deadlock in the ninth minute of the Group A clash, sending a low drive between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams after Erik Lira's pressing forced a turnover.
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