Mexico opened the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the tournament in the ninth minute, and Raúl Jiménez added a second header in the second half. The match was notable for receiving three red cards, the most ever handed out in a World Cup opening match. South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were ejected, while Mexico’s César Montes received a red card in stoppage time. The tournament continues today with the United States and Canada hosting matches on home soil. The U.S. Men’s national team, ranked 17th by FIFA, faces Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California. The U.S. Squad, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, seeks to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time in several tournaments. Paraguay is the lowest-ranked team in Group D at No. 47 and returns to the World Cup after 16 years. Forward Christian Pulisic is a primary focus for the American side. Canada faces Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET in Toronto. Canada, which has risen to No. 30 in the FIFA rankings, is seeking its first World Cup win after being eliminated in the group stage in 1986 and 2022. Bosnia-Herzegovina makes its second World Cup appearance, its first since 2014. Other tournament highlights include a 2-1 victory for South Korea over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara. Also, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices following criticism, noting that regular seats for the final were listed at up to $8,680, while hospitality seats reached $73,200. FIFA also offered 130,000 tickets to national federations for $60 each.