Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa

No Comment Video. Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12/06/2026 - 6:30 GMT+2 Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico City Stadium to mark the victory. Mexican football fans celebrated late into the evening on Thursday after the national team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over South Africa. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Supporters gathered at fan zones across Mexico City, including the iconic Plaza Garibaldi, where crowds cheered, waved flags and performed the Mexican wave as the hosts secured their first win of the tournament. Fans inside and outside Mexico City Stadium also joined the celebrations after Mexico scored twice to claim all three points in the Group A opener. Mexico World Cup 2026 Football Top stories Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Now playing Next World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro Now playing Next Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway Now playing Next Trump says he is cancelling Iran strikes and flags possible deal Now playing Next Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route Now playing Next Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe? Now playing Next Bulgaria to end weapons supplies to Ukraine, PM Radev says Now playing Next US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' Now playing Next Rama repeats claims of Iranian cyberterrorism as protests continue Now playing Next 'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again Now playing Next God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary Now playing Next ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation Now playing Next German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Now playing Next 'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment China tests AI robot cleaners in homes No Comment Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear No Comment Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait No Comment Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast Europe News UK defence secretary resigns with stinging attack on Keir Starmer's military spending plans Iran US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says Economy ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation Health news WHO says Europe must act after 200,000 preventable heat-related deaths Culture news Here comes the sun: Stunning Amaterasu show celebrates 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations Europe News Pope Leo XIV calls for a stronger response to migration crisis during Canary Islands visit The Cube Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks? Sport World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today 'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred Europe in Motion Baptism of fire: What are the five most stressful countries for beginner drivers in Europe? Europe Today Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America Europe Today We need to make 'Europe more resilient', Eurogroup chief says Europe News Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast anti-immigration protests continue No Comment Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church Europe News Albania's PM doubles down on claims of Iranian cyberterrorism as protests continue Economy 'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT