Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening match of the co-hosted World Cup on Thursday. During the game, 18-year-old Gilberto Mora entered as a substitute, marking a historic moment for Mexican football. Mora is now the youngest player ever to represent Mexico in a men’s World Cup. The victory provided a positive start for the co-hosts in the tournament. This achievement highlights the emergence of young talent within the Mexican national team. The match took place in Mexico City, with the home team securing a clean sheet win.