Protests in Mexico City threaten World Cup fan festival opening
Why it matters: The unrest puts President Claudia Sheinbaum under added pressure as Mexico tries to showcase itself to the world.
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Why it matters: The unrest puts President Claudia Sheinbaum under added pressure as Mexico tries to showcase itself to the world.
Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal in the ninth minute, and Raul Jimenez added one after South Africa finished with nine men.
The 2026 edition will feature 48 nations, 104 matches and be cohosted by the United States, Canada and Meksiko.