Mexico score first 2026 World Cup goal
World Cup co-host Mexico have scored the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The North Americans netted the opening goal in the ninth minute of the opening match of the tournament at the Azteca stadium. Julian Quinones was the goalscorer, the on-form striker capitalizing on a defensive error to lash home a low […]
World Cup co-host Mexico have scored the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The North Americans netted the opening goal in the ninth minute of the opening match of the tournament at the Azteca stadium.
Julian Quinones was the goalscorer, the on-form striker capitalizing on a defensive error to lash home a low shot under goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to put Mexico 1-0 ahead in the encounter that has begun in entertaining fashion.
He becomes the first player to score in the expanded 48-team format of the World Cup introduced in this year’s tournament.
It is a repeat of the 2010 World Cup opening encounter, and Mexico emulated their opponents by scoring the opener, just like South Africa 16 years ago.
Mexico can break a 96-year opening match curse if they hold on for victory, securing their first ever opening match win in any tournament.
It will also increase their unbeaten streakat the Azteca stadium to eight matches- six wins and two draws.