Mexico Claims First Victory in 2026 World Cup Against South Africa

The Mexican national team secured its first three points in the 2026 World Cup with a valuable victory over South Africa. The match took place on Wednesday evening at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the opening round of the tournament.

Group A Standings in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicked off on Wednesday with the match between Mexico and South Africa. The tournament is set to conclude on July 19, featuring 48 teams from various continents.

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring for Mexico in the ninth minute of play, followed by Raúl Jiménez extending the lead with a second goal in the 67th minute.

Group A of the 2026 World Cup includes Mexico, South Africa, Czech Republic, and South Korea.

Current Standings for Group A

1 – Mexico: 3 points.

2 – Czech Republic: 0 points.

3 – South Korea: 0 points.

4 – South Africa: 0 points.