Mexican soccer players celebrating a goal during the World Cup match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
Mexican soccer players celebrating a goal during the World Cup match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca.
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México venció 2-0 a Sudáfrica en el partido inaugural del Mundial 2026

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México derrotó a Sudáfrica por 2-0 en el encuentro inaugural del Mundial 2026 disputado en el Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones y Raúl Jiménez marcaron los goles del triunfo local.

El partido comenzó con un gol de Julián Quiñones a los 8 minutos del primer tiempo. Raúl Jiménez amplió la ventaja a los 21 minutos del segundo tiempo.

Tres expulsiones marcaron el desarrollo del encuentro. Sphephelo Sithole fue expulsado a los 4 minutos del segundo tiempo, Themba Zwane a los 38 minutos y César Montes a los 46 minutos.

México controló el 60 por ciento de la posesión y realizó 16 tiros al arco, mientras que Sudáfrica registró solo tres remates. El árbitro brasileño Wilton Sampaio dirigió el encuentro.

El resultado coloca a México en la cima del Grupo A tras la primera jornada.

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