Mexico and South Korea Win at the Start of the 2026 World Cup
On Thursday, June 11, in Mexico, the USA, and Canada, the final stage of the XXIII FIFA World Cup began.
In the opening match at the 87,000-seat Estadio Banorte ("Azteca") in Mexico City (Mexico), the Mexico national team defeated South Africa 2-0.
In another Group A match at Estadio Omnilife in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, on the night of Friday, June 12, the South Korean footballers were stronger than the Czech Republic.
2026 FIFA World Cup. Group A, first round
South Korea — Czech Republic 2:1
Goals: Hwang, 67, Hyun Ko, 80 — Krejci, 59
Mexico — South Africa 2:0
Goals: Cañjones, 9, Jimenez, 67
At the 49th minute, Yaya Sitole (South Africa) was sent off — direct red card.
At the 84th minute, Themba Zwane (South Africa) was sent off — direct red card.
At the 90+2 minute, Cesar Montes (Mexico) was sent off — direct red card.
Group A. Standings
Mexico — 3 points (1 match), 2:0 (goal difference)
Republic of Korea — 3 points (1), 2:1
Czech Republic — 0 points (1), 1:2
South Africa — 0 points (1), 0:2
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