Mexico’s Santiago Quiñones scored the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in a match against South Africa. The goal came in the 9th minute of play at the Azteca Stadium. This marks Quiñones’ first goal in the qualifying tournament. The match is part of the early stages of qualification for the expanded 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Details regarding the final score and further match developments were not included in the initial report. The goal signifies a positive start for Mexico in their pursuit of a spot in the tournament. Video footage of the goal has been released.