World Cup Coverage
How Mexico's Gilberto Mora made history in the team's World Cup opener
South Korea fans celebrate comeback World Cup win in Seoul
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
'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener
Jurgen Klopp unimpressed by 'tactically poor' World Cup opener as ex-Liverpool boss highlights Mexico's defensive weakness
Who Is Matej Kovar's Girlfriend? Inside the Czech Goalkeeper's Personal Life
South Korean revelation on radars of Liverpool, Leeds in World Cup scouting mission

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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Fox Sports · 1d
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

South Korea beat returnee Czechia

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South Korea completes emotional comeback, beating Czechia 2-1 in World Cup Group A opener
South Korea beat Czechia in Guadalajara to begin the 2026 World Cup. Check out highlights from the comeback win.

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The Washington Post · 1d
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
BBC on MSN · 1d
South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic

Mexico, Raúl Jiménez and World Cup

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One Extraordinary Photo: Raúl Jiménez's goal seals Mexico victory
I made this image with a 70-200mm lens, which I had ready just before the goal was scored. During a World Cup opening photographers are packed shoulder-to-shoulder, making lens ch

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ET Now on MSN · 15h
Raúl Jiménez's goal marks historic victory for Mexico in World Cup opener
FOX Sports on MSN · 1d
Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez Has Long-Awaited World Cup Moment: 'Perfect Day For Him'

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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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
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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The New York Times · 1d
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

Mexico, Aguirre

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'Emotional' Mexico shaken by Azteca atmosphere, Aguirre says
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre emphasized the emotional component of kicking off the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca on Thursday weighed on certain players, attributing careless errors on nerves in a 2-0 win over South Africa.

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The Associated Press- Sports on MSN · 17h
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup's opening match
ESPN on MSN · 1d
FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: 3 red cards, Jiménez 47, South Korea's 3 in a row

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