Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
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June 10, 2026
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(AP) — Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri's record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another shot Thursday when it hosts South Africa to kick off the 48-team tournament.
“We must break that trend,” coach Javier Aguirre told a news conference Wednesday at the Azteca stadium.
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