Mexico kick off the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the tournament’s opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Multiple reports say Julián Quiñones scores the tournament’s first goal, giving the co-hosts an early lead. Raúl Jiménez then adds a second goal to extend Mexico’s advantage. The match is played before a capacity crowd, with one outlet citing 80,824 spectators, reflecting a full house at the iconic venue. The result positions Mexico with a successful start to Group A qualifying hopes, while South Africa comes into the tournament’s first game without points. All sources describing the match agree on the final score and the identity of the two scorers, presenting the same core sequence: Quiñones opens the scoring and Jiménez follows to secure the 2-0 victory for Mexico.