MEXICO 2 - 0 SOUTH AFRICA
Host nation claims opening victory! Quinones scores historic first goal, Jiménez seals the win with iconic header
June 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM ET
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
87,000 Fans
Match Highlights
First Goal of World Cup 2026
Julián Quinones
Historic opening goal assisted by Erick Lira, setting the tone for Mexico's dominant performance
Sealing Victory
Raúl Jiménez
35-year-old legend scores first World Cup goal with perfect header from Roberto Alvarado cross
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Julián Quinones
#16 • Forward
Scored the historic first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the 9th minute
Raúl Jiménez
#9 • Forward
35-year-old legend scored his first World Cup goal to seal the 2-0 victory
Roberto Alvarado
#25 • Winger
Delivered the perfect cross for Jiménez's game-clinching header goal
Erick Lira
#6 • Midfielder
Provided the assist for Quinones's historic opening World Cup goal