In the Mexico vs. South Africa game, Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup edition. Mexico and South Africa opened the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June 11, in front of a sellout crowd at the iconic Estadio Azteca. With all eyes on the first game of the competition, Julian Quinones made his way in history by scoring the first goal of the World Cup.
With South Africa building up from behind, Siphephelo Sithole got pressed by Erik Lira, who recovered the ball near the danger zone. Then, Quinones picked it up on the edge of the box, and unleashed a striker that slipped through goalkeeper Ronwen Williams’ legs, opening the score in the 9th minute.
MEXICO SCORES THE FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP 🇲🇽It’s Julián Quiñones in the scoresheet! pic.twitter.com/SnoP04ltFP— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 11, 2026
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