Mexico breaks opening match curse at Azteca
MEXICO CITY: Kemenangan 2-0 ke atas Afrika Selatan dalam aksi pembukaan Piala Dunia 2026 bukan sekadar menghadiahkan tiga mata kepada Mexico, malah menamatkan penantian panjang tuan rumah bersama itu untuk meraih kemenangan pertama dalam perlawanan pembukaan kejohanan berkenaan. Sorakan lebih 80,000 penyokong yang memenuhi Stadium Azteca bergema sejurus wisel penamat ditiup, meraikan kejayaan Mexico memecahkan badi gagal menang dalam tujuh aksi pembukaan Piala Dunia sebelum i
Mexico secured a significant 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, ending a long-standing winless streak in their tournament debuts. The win was met with jubilation from over 80,000 fans at the iconic Azteca Stadium, who celebrated Mexico's first opening game win after seven previous attempts. Julian Quinones scored an early goal in the ninth minute, easing pressure on the home team, with Raul Jimenez adding a second to seal the victory in a match that also saw three red cards. The atmosphere was electric, with fans expressing immense pride and excitement about hosting the tournament.
This victory holds significant emotional and historical weight for Mexico, breaking a long-standing jinx and energizing the nation's football fanbase during their co-hosted World Cup.
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