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'Filled with joy': Mexico celebrates victory in World Cup opener

'Filled with joy': Mexico celebrates victory in World Cup opener
France 24 Friday 12 June 2026, 09:44 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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There were wild celebrations in Mexico on Thursday after the country won 2-0 against 9-man South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, having previously failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous occasions.

There were wild celebrations in Mexico on Thursday after the country won 2-0 against 9-man South Africa in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, having previously failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous occasions.
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