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Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Path After Winning Group A

El Tri completed its first 2026 World Cup objective and will host its round of 32 game at the Estadio Azteca.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Korea: El Tri Clinches Top Spot in World Cup Group A

Mexico is the first nation to win its group in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

Defense and Patience: How Mexico Beat South Korea Without Dominating

Luis Romo's goal off a keeper error beats South Korea 1-0, sending Mexico top of Group A and first into the World Cup 2026 knockouts.

Latin Times · Jun 19

Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a 2–0 Win Over South Africa — and Three Red Cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while three players were sent off in a match that made World Cup history.

Latin Times · Jun 12

A Victory 16 Years in the Making: Mexico Rediscovers Its ‘Unconditional’ Support

The opening game of the 2026 World Cup will live on forever in Mexican soccer history as a day of elation.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12

Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026: Jimenez’s tears, hydration break controversy and empty seats

Mexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards, while South Korea downed Czech Republic to go level with the co-hosts at the top of Group A

The Independent UK · Jun 12

FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Who won between Mex and SA in the dramatic 2026 opener? Check key moments, red cards and more

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup: Mexico kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raúl Jiménez, ending Mexico's long opening-match winless streak. The game was…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite on Mexico City’s streets

As El Tri eased past South Africa, fans got a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital

The Guardian - US · Jun 12

Years after skull fracture, Mexico's Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment

Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Four Takeaways As Emotional Raul Jimenez Moment Marks Mexico’s Opening Win

El Tri started the 2026 World Cup on home turf as brilliantly as anticipated.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11