Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup Opening Match
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Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening match at the FIFA World Cup, marking the country's 18th appearance at football's premier tournament. This was the eighth time Mexico has played in a World Cup opening fixture. The two teams previously met at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they drew 1-1 when the African nation hosted the tournament on home soil.