Mexico Opens 2026 World Cup with Quiñones and Jiménez Goals

The Mexican national team marked the start of the tournament at Estadio Ciudad de México with a dominant performance against South Africa. Julián Quiñones scored the official first goal of the World Cup just nine minutes into the game.

Raúl Jiménez added a second header later in the match, securing his first World Cup goal. Mexico currently leads the top scorer chart with two players following this impressive opening day display.