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🇰🇷 South Korea 🆚 Czechia 🇨🇿 | Group A – Match Day 1

The road to World Cup glory continues as South Korea and Czechia get underway at Estadio Akron in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Match Officials

🇰🇷 Korea Republic 🆚 Czechia 🇨🇿
📍 Estadio Akron, Zapopan
📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 22:00 Local Time
📌 Group A – Match Day 1

STARTING XIs CONFIRMED: SOUTH KOREA 🆚 CZECH REPUBLIC

South Korea go with a 4-5-1 formation, placing their hopes on captain Son Heung-min to provide the cutting edge in attack.

Czechia respond with a 5-3-2 setup, led by captain Tomáš Souček in midfield and the dangerous partnership of Patrik Schick and Pavel Šulc up front.

Who makes the perfect start in Group A?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opener had everything: history, emotion, controversy, and unforgettable moments. 🇲🇽🏆🇿🇦

Mexico secured their first-ever victory in a World Cup opening match. Raúl Jiménez completed an inspiring comeback story with his maiden World Cup goal, while teenage sensation Gilberto Mora announced himself on football's biggest stage. A chaotic night at the Estadio Azteca also produced a record three red cards in a tournament opener.

Here are five things we learned from Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Julián Quiñones 🇲🇽

A relentless display from the Mexican forward. Quiñones led the line with energy, intensity, and decisive contributions as El Tri opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory.

🇲🇽 Mexico 2-0 South Africa 🇿🇦
🏆 Group A – Match Day 1

MATCH STATS: MEXICO 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA | GROUP A – MATCH DAY 1

Mexico's control of the game was reflected in the numbers. El Tri enjoyed more possession, created significantly more chances, and completed nearly 200 more passes than South Africa on their way to a comfortable victory.

South Africa battled hard, but Mexico's efficiency and dominance in key areas proved decisive on opening night at the Estadio Azteca.

🇲🇽 Mexico became the first team to win a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener at the Estadio Azteca.

Julián Quiñones struck early before Raúl Jiménez sealed the victory in the second half, giving El Tri the perfect start to their Group A campaign on home soil.

GOAL ALERT: MEXICO SCORES!

Raúl Jiménez finds the back of the net in the 67th minute to extend Mexico's lead over South Africa. El Tri tighten their grip on the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🇲🇽 Mexico 2-0 South Africa 🇿🇦 (67')

SECOND HALF BEGINS!

The players are back on the pitch at the Estadio Azteca as the second 45 minutes get underway. Mexico holds a narrow advantage, but South Africa still have everything to play for.

🇲🇽 Mexico 1-0 South Africa 🇿🇦

Can El Tri hold on, or will Bafana Bafana mount a comeback?

HALF TIME

Hosts Mexico head into the break with a narrow advantage after an entertaining first 45 minutes at the Estadio Azteca.

🇲🇽 Mexico 1-0 South Africa 🇿🇦

Can Bafana Bafana mount a comeback, or will El Tri see this one through?