Mexico dominated their opening Group A fixture against South Africa, securing a commanding 2-0 victory at Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones set the tone early with a ninth-minute opener, and Raúl Jiménez sealed the result with a second-half strike in the 67th minute. Quiñones earned player of the match honors with a rating of 8.7, reflecting Mexico's control throughout. The hosts enjoyed 61 percent possession and created significantly more chances, registering 16 total shots compared to South Africa's three. Mexico's disciplined passing, completing 90 percent of their attempts, underpinned their superiority. The victory mathematically qualifies Mexico for the knockout stage with six points. South Africa remains alive in the group with one point, though their defensive struggles and limited attacking output present serious concerns for their remaining matches.