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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa

Euronews Friday 12 June 2026, 04:30 UTC 1 min read
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Mexican football fans celebrated late into the evening on Thursday after the national team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over South Africa. Supporters gathered at fan zones across Mexico City, including the iconic Plaza Garibaldi, where crowds cheered, waved flags and performed the Mexican wave as the hosts secured their first win of the tournament. Fans inside and outside Mexico City Stadium also joined the celebrations after Mexico scored twice to claim all three points...

Mexican football fans celebrated late into the evening on Thursday after the national team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over South Africa. Supporters gathered at fan zones across Mexico City, including the iconic Plaza Garibaldi, where crowds cheered, waved flags and performed the Mexican wave as the hosts secured their first win of the tournament. Fans inside and outside Mexico City Stadium also joined the celebrations after Mexico scored twice to claim all three points in the Group A opener.
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