### [2026-06-11](/feed/2026/06/11/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# The Mexican football team wins its first opening match, 2-0, against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c0myn4dwvzkt)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/11/mexico-v-south-africa-world-cup-2026-opening-match-live)

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