First time in 28 years! Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 opener witnesses three red cards: Video

It was a day to remember at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener by 2-0. Julian Quinones and  Raul Jimenez scored for the El Tri as they blanked the Bafana Bafana in front of a packed Mexican crowd. While Javier Aguirre's men displayed a stunning show on the pitch, there was much more to remember about this contest other than the goals.