Foreign fans enjoy 2026 World Cup opening in Mexico City

Fans from South Africa and other countries attended the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México. The game ended with a win for the Tri thanks to goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. Visitors highlighted the positive atmosphere despite high prices.

On Thursday afternoon South Africa faced Mexico at Estadio Ciudad de México. The Tri prevailed with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. South African supporters such as Ferial and Lewis expressed sadness over the result but kept confidence in their team.

The fans appreciated the interaction between Mexicans and foreigners. Otho from Johannesburg noted there were no aggressions and everyone enjoyed the game. Neil said he traveled 30 hours yet found the city exciting and the people friendly.

Several attendees criticized the prices. Mike from the United States said they were close to those in Los Angeles. Samuel from Australia noted he paid 55 thousand pesos for a ticket. Ferial and Otho agreed the experience was worth it despite the cost.

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