Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener
Julian Quinones scored the first goal as the home team transformed the stadium into a celebration. Despite the win, coach Javier Aguirre's side faced criticism for not being more decisive.
The result keeps their hopes of advancing to the next round fully alive. Fans celebrated the victory but expect a stronger performance in upcoming matches.
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