Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match of the World Cup, according to reports from multiple outlets. All three sources describe the game as closely contested and highlight Mexico’s win as the key result. While the provided summaries do not include specific details such as the final score, scorers, or the timing of key moments, the common reporting points to a match with an unexpected or high-pressure turn that ultimately delivers a Mexican victory over South Africa in the tournament opener. The coverage emphasizes the “dramatic” nature of the contest, suggesting momentum swings or late developments, but does not specify what those were in the excerpts supplied. Taken together, the sources agree on the same headline facts: it is the World Cup opener, the teams are Mexico and South Africa, and Mexico win. The reports do not present conflicting interpretations or alternative outcomes in the information provided.