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Mexico Player Ratings vs. Ecuador: El Tri Earns First Knockout Stage Win in 40 Years

Mexico’s 2–0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 sent the South Americans packing.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Ecuador—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico’s dream World Cup enters its climax with a bout against a very dangerous Ecuador.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico or South Korea can book their place in the last 32 with victory.

Sports Illustrated

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off the biggest sports tournament

Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-0 victory over South Africa. Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raul Jimenez. South Africa faced a tough match, ending with nine players after two red cards. The co-hosts' performance at the iconic Estadio Azteca…

The Economic Times

Mexico brush past ill-disciplined South Africa to launch World Cup party

Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez punished an indisciplined South Africa on Thursday night in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Three red cards in World Cup opening game - why were South Africa and Mexico players sent off?

A record-breaking number of red cards put a controversial spin on the opening game

Evening Standard

Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

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Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

The Independent UK

Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

The Guardian - UK

Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Raining red cards as co-hosts kick off World Cup with a win

Three players were sent off - two in controversial fashion - in an entertaining opening game

Evening Standard

How to watch Mexico vs South Africa: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 opening game, team news

Raul Jimenez leads the line for Mexico against South Africa as the co-hosts kick-off FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here's how to watch the Group A clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

Mexico vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico hosts South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. South Africa: World Cup Group A

Mexico enters its World Cup opener against South Africa injury-free and in red-hot form.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Serbia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri is looking to make a statement in its final friendly match before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

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Which Liga MX Playoff Teams Are Most Affected by Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Roster?

El Tri has taken some key players at the worst possible time for a number of Liga MX clubs.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Belgium Player Ratings: Encouraging Draw Boosts El Tri’s World Cup Mood

A very competitive version of El Tri showed up to the final game before the start of the 2026 World Cup camp.

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Mexico vs. Belgium—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri faces another formidable European foe as World Cup preparations intensify.

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Mexico vs. Portugal—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri will face Portugal in a landmark match at one of world soccer’s cathedrals.

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Mexico vs. Iceland—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri aims to make it three straight wins to start 2026.

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Cruz Azul vs. Chivas—Liga MX Game of the Week: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Two historic Liga MX powerhouses that sit atop the Clausura 2026 standings will clash on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Chivas vs. America—Liga MX Clasico Nacional: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The fiercest rivalry in all of Mexican soccer reignites on Valentine’s Day.

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Panama vs. Mexico—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico is looking to end a six-game winless run that goes back seven months.

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Mexico vs. Japan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri return to action against Japan in its first game since defeating the USMNT in the Gold Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. USMNT: International Friendly

Mexico hosts the USMNT and Raul Jimenez, Guillermo Ochoa and Edson Alvarez could all start for El Tri.

The Guardian - UK

Lassana Diarra and the day transfers (possibly) changed forever, yeah?

In today’s Football Daily: Stop all the clocks (maybe)

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