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Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup 2026 opening match, ignites celebrations
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026's opening match Friday, sparking all-night celebrations across Mexico City. Fans flooded Paseo de la Reforma boulevard with beer showers, conga lines, and street vendors selling food and souvenirs. Coach Javier Aguirre said the emotional atmosphere caused three players to cramp during the match, a rarity in his 25-game tenure.
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