Mexico scores first goal of 2026 World Cup on home turf after emotional national anthem in opening ceremony

The World Cup is underway, with the event kicking off in Mexico, and the first goal seemed to be some sort of destiny.

Shortly after the crowd in Mexico City joined together in singing the national anthem, Mexico scored the first goal of the tournament in just the ninth minute.

The field was tilted in the early going, with Mexico already having two corner kicks, and on another trip to the South African side of the field, it found the back of the net.

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