World Cup Coverage
How Mexico's Gilberto Mora made history in the team's World Cup opener
Years after skull fracture, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment
What's next for Mexico without César Montes? Late red card mars stellar day for El Tri

Gilberto Mora, Mexico

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17-year-old Gilberto Mora makes World Cup history in Mexico's win vs. South Africa
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mora plays for Club Tijuana in Liga MX, and he’s already become a household name in Mexico. At 15, he became the youngest-e

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17-year-old Gilberto Mora making Mexico national football team history
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
How to buy Gilberto Mora's Mexico soccer jersey

Mexico, World Cup

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Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup's opening match
Mexico's dire performance at the last World Cup in Qatar served as a wake-up call for this year's event. The message was clear: El Tri needed new players if it wanted a different ending on home soil in 2026.

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Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca after scoring in ninth minute
CBS News - Video on MSN · 1d
World Cup kicks off with match in Mexico

Mexico, Raúl Jiménez

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Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez dedicates emotional first World Cup goal to late father
Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez dedicated his emotional first World Cup goal to his late father to power his side to beat South Africa in the World Cup opener.

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Here's why Mexico's Raúl Jiménez wears a custom headband during World Cup
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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico

Mexico and South Korean fans win hearts

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Tequila and 'Gangnam Style': South Korea's World Cup Fans Enjoying Mexico
South Korea and Mexico opened their tournaments with wins on Thursday and didn’t waste any time turning victory into celebration.

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South Korea fans celebrate comeback World Cup win against Czechia in Mexico
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Peso Pluma reacts to Mexico's victory during 2026 World Cup match

Mexico against South Africa is first match

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Mexico vs South Africa live updates: World Cup 2026 opening fixture latest news and buildup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway today as Mexico hosts South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Join us as we count down to kickoff, and get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

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Mexico throttles South Africa to open World Cup in red card bonanza
ESPN · 1d
Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup record broken with three red cards in opener

Julian Quinones, Mexico

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Julian Quinones' Mexico goal gets 5-word reaction from wife Ana Gabriel
Julian Quinones received a special message from his wife after scoring a major goal for Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener: Was ref right to show three red cards? Who is Julian Quinones?
Des Moines Register · 1d
Watch Mexico's Julián Quiñones score first goal of World Cup in front of raucous crowd

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