Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup, delivering a victory for fans at the Azteca Stadium. The game proceeded as scheduled despite ongoing demonstrations in the vicinity of the venue. A festive atmosphere prevailed inside the stadium as the host nation secured the win. Fan Gustavo Jiménez, 56, expressed his joy at the result. Authorities managed to contain the protests, allowing the match to take place without significant disruption. The win marks a positive start for Mexico in the tournament. The atmosphere inside the stadium was described as a “folkfest” or public celebration.