The national flag of Mexico was raised during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on 11 June 2026, marking the tournament's grand start on home soil. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quiñones of Mexico celebrates a goal with teammates during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players celebrate a goal during their Group A fixture against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico is surrounded by celebrating teammates after scoring in the Group A clash with South Africa at Mexico City Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico celebrates after scoring in the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Supporters fill Mexico City Stadium to watch the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026, with the home crowd creating a vibrant atmosphere. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players stand and sing their national anthem before the Group A fixture against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players assemble on the pitch ahead of the Group A encounter with South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa receives a yellow card during the Group A match against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa speaks with the referee during the Group A match against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico reacts after scoring in the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
South Africa players assemble on the pitch ahead of their Group A opener against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico marks another goal against South Africa in the Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Cesar Montes of Mexico competes for the ball during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Erik Lira of Mexico contests possession during the Group A fixture against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Javier Aguirre, head coach of Mexico, issues instructions to his players during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Israel Reyes of Mexico is in action during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Jesus Gallardo of Mexico pushes into a challenge during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Guillermo Ochoa, goalkeeper of Mexico, waves to supporters before the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa, directs his players during the Group A match against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Rian Gutierrez of Mexico contests the ball during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Raul Jimenez of Mexico battles for possession during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico celebrates finding the net during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico marks a goal against South Africa in the Group A stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Raul Jimenez of Mexico duels for the ball during the Group A fixture against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Quinones of Mexico challenges for possession during the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players react at full time after the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players line up for a pre-match team photograph ahead of the Group A fixture against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Javier Aguirre, head coach of Mexico, shakes hands with Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa, at the conclusion of the Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Mexico players acknowledge the crowd at Mexico City Stadium following their Group A victory over South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico's goalkeeper, looks focused in the moments before the Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City Stadium, on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino walks past the FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Actress Salma Hayek takes the stage at Mexico City Stadium as part of the pre-match entertainment before the Group A opener between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs at Mexico City Stadium as part of the pre-match ceremony before the Group A fixture between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Singers Andrea Bocelli and Ejae perform together at Mexico City Stadium ahead of the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen in conversation with actress Salma Hayek ahead of the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Actress Salma Hayek is pictured at Mexico City Stadium ahead of the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)