Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener

No Comment Video. Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12/06/2026 - 10:12 GMT+2 Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics. South Africa suffered a 2–0 defeat to hosts Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on 11 June, leaving Bafana Bafana under immediate pressure in Group F. Supporters watching in Johannesburg reacted with disappointment, criticising the team’s cautious approach and questioning coach Hugo Broos’s decision to adopt a defensive formation. Despite hopes that players from leading club Mamelodi Sundowns would bring confidence and experience, many fans felt South Africa struggled to assert themselves. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In contrast, celebrations erupted across Mexico City after the hosts secured a winning start to their campaign. Fans gathered at Plaza Garibaldi and elsewhere in the capital, waving flags and singing as the final whistle confirmed the 2–0 victory. The result gives Mexico an early advantage in Group F and raises expectations for the remainder of the tournament. The contrasting scenes in Johannesburg and Mexico City highlighted the intensity of emotion and scrutiny that accompanies the opening day of a World Cup. South Africa Mexico Johannesburg World Cup 2026 Football Top stories Now playing Next Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener Now playing Next Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener Now playing Next Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Now playing Next World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa as Czechia loses to South Korea Now playing Next Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway 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 Which countries have the most strikes in the EU? Now playing Next Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope's message to Spain Now playing Next Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art Now playing Next World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff 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 Culture news God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary Iran Iran says no decision made on peace deal with US after Trump touts 'great settlement' Spain Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route Europe News ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation Europe News German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Culture news 'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana Europe News UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary over military spending plans Iran US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says ADVERTISEMENT 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 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? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT