Mexico took a 1-0 lead over their opponent in the first half of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, played on Thursday night (June 11th) at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, saw forward Julián Quiñones score for Mexico in the 9th minute. This early goal established the home team’s advantage. No further goals were scored by either side during the remainder of the first half. Mexico entered the match as the clear favorites, leveraging their established strength and home-field advantage. The second half will determine if they can maintain this lead and secure a victory in the tournament’s inaugural game. Further details regarding the opposing team and match statistics were not immediately available.