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

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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