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Mexico 2-0 South Africa, Jiménez scores as opener sees three red cards

sportsJun 11, 202619128

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca, with Raúl Jiménez opening the scoring for his first World Cup goal. Mexico added a second goal to seal the win and prevent a South African comeback. Referees issued three red cards during the match, producing extended periods with fewer players on the field. The result gives Mexico a strong start in the group and highlights Jiménez as a key scoring threat while the dismissals make the game notable for discipline as well as the outcome.