Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, in the inaugural match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium. This match served as a rematch of the 2010 World Cup curtain-raiser, with the roles of host and visitor reversed this time around.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when Mexico and South Korea meet on June 18 at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco (Guadalajara).

The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following their opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a 2-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors,