{"id":14345,"date":"2026-06-11T21:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T21:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14345"},"modified":"2026-06-11T21:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T21:32:28","slug":"mexico-launches-its-2026-world-cup-campaign-with-a-2-0-win-over-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14345","title":{"rendered":"Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><p><strong>By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, AP Sports Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MEXICO CITY (AP) \u2014 Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the\u00a0World Cup\u00a0on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14335\">Boston lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint, police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a capacity crowd of 80,824 watching at the iconic Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico started the largest World Cup tournament in history by getting goals in each half while three red cards were shown \u2014 two for South Africa and one for Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Qui\u00f1ones, who was the top scorer in the Saudi league this season, gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute. Jim\u00e9nez added the second goal on a header in 66th.<\/p>\n<p>South Africa players Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were both given red cards, forcing the team to finish the match with only nine players. Mexico defender C\u00e9sar Montes was then given a red card in injury time.<\/p>\n<div><ul><div><div><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates with Israel Reyes after scoring...\" class=\"wp-image-14337\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ecd846d5d6abceb9fdde7c1d00fd27c4.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates with Israel Reyes after scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eduardo Verdugo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez, left, jumps for the ball with South...\" class=\"wp-image-14338\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0475a2036d54fb737b6c44a850b64b-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0475a2036d54fb737b6c44a850b64b-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0475a2036d54fb737b6c44a850b64b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0475a2036d54fb737b6c44a850b64b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0475a2036d54fb737b6c44a850b64b.webp 1518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Raul Jimenez, left, jumps for the ball with South Africa\u2019s Ime Okon during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mexico\u2019s Roberto Alvarado vies for the ball with South Africa\u2019s...\" class=\"wp-image-14339\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/21ec6b65b89ae1af11777a2b80179a3c.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mexico\u2019s Roberto Alvarado vies for the ball with South Africa\u2019s Aubrey Modiba, left, during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"South Africa\u2019s Iqraam Rayners, left, controls the ball against Mexico\u2019s...\" class=\"wp-image-14340\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/75af4beb05c1f9228522006a9220bf64.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>South Africa\u2019s Iqraam Rayners, left, controls the ball against Mexico\u2019s Alvaro Fidalgo during the first half in the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eduardo Verdugo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shakira and Burna Boy embrace during the opening ceremony before...\" class=\"wp-image-14341\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/e2d9bb7b1664dab4cd2f5a0b69e1ea71.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Shakira and Burna Boy embrace during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eduardo Verdugo)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Performers on the pitch during the opening ceremony before the...\" class=\"wp-image-14342\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/046de554d7cb7d1797624a2a57377975.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Performers on the pitch during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Performers on the pitch during the opening ceremony before the...\" class=\"wp-image-14343\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b50ec2b32343cde800d4a42a62acefa1.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Performers on the pitch during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ricardo Mazalan)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Relatives of Mexico\u2019s disappeared march before the opening match of...\" class=\"wp-image-14344\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a10a6066f05935af088875fe92a9f4.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Relatives of Mexico\u2019s disappeared march before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Alejandro Cegarra)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/div><\/ul><div><div>Mexico\u2019s Julian Quinones (16) celebrates with Israel Reyes after scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eduardo Verdugo)\n<\/div><span>Expand<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>With his 46th international goal, and his first in three World Cups, Jim\u00e9nez tied Jared Borgetti for second place for the Mexican national team. He is six goals shy of leader Javier \u201cChicharito\u201d Hern\u00e1ndez.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14333\">Chicago police investigating burning cross in Grant Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Qui\u00f1ones, a 29-year-old forward who was born in Colombia, was one of six starting players who made their World Cup debut for El Tri.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico, coming of a first-round exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has three points in Group A and will next play South Korea next Thursday in Guadalajara.<\/p> <div>\n<\/div>\n<p>South Africa will play the Czech Republic on the same day in Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s World Cup has 48 teams, the most in history. It is being held in Mexico, Canada and the United States.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14328\">Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa - 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