Mexico began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a win, defeating South Africa in the tournament’s opening match. Julián Quiñones scored the historic first goal of the competition just nine minutes into the game. The goal resulted from an error by the South African defense, immediately energizing the home crowd. This marks a significant moment for Quiñones, establishing him as the first goalscorer of the expanded 48-team World Cup. The match served as the official kickoff for the tournament co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Further details of the match are behind a paywall on the Post Courier website.