11:05 p.m
It’s over – an easy victory for one of the three hosts, Mexico, against South Africa (2:0) at the “Aztec” stadium at the opening of the 23rd World Cup.
Quiñones in the 9th minute and Raul Jimenez in the 67th minute scored in a match that the Mexicans finished with ten players, and the rival with nine players.
All three red cards were shown in the second half.
11:00 p.m
The third red card at the opening of the World Cup and a new world record – after the two South Africans, the Mexican Cesar Montes, the defender of Lokomotiv Moscow, was also sent red.
10:50 p.m
The second red card for the South Africans at the opening of the World Cup – the experienced, 36-year-old Temba Zwane was sent off, because he hit an opponent in the face with an open fist.
Referee Sampaio missed that, not the VAR room.
10:34 p.m
A header and tears in the eyes of Raul Jimenez – Mexico leads 2:0 against South Africa.
In the 68th minute, Roberto Alvarado, the midfielder of Chivas Guadalajara, crossed the Fulham striker brilliantly.
10:25 p.m
Captain of Japan, Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo (33) retired from the World Cup due to an injury and definitively ended his representative career.
Endo struggled to recover from foot surgery in February. Has not made a single appearance for Liverpool this season.
He was replaced by Shuto Machino on the “blue samurai” list.
10:21 p.m
It’s a non-working day in Mexico City, and the match is being watched in every corner of this megalopolis.
10:18 p.m
South African Jaja Sitole, defender of Portuguese Tondela, knocked down Mexican Jimenez from behind, who was going for the goal alone – the first game and the first red card at the 23rd World Cup.
9:50 p.m
Half time at the “Aztec” stadium – a great start for Mexico, then a weak rhythm, and then another burst and a great chance (post).
The “Sombreros” lead 1:0 against South Africa after the first 45 minutes at the opening of the 23rd World Cup.
9:49 p.m
The legendary Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa, who is sitting on the bench, is one of the eight registered players at the 23rd World Cup aged 40 and over.
9:47 p.m
Quinones’ post in the 42nd minute – Mexico could have scored a second goal.
9:19 p.m
Photo gallery of the official opening of the World Cup.
9:15 p.m
Nine minutes of the World Cup, enough for the first goal.
Mexico took the lead against South Africa with a goal by Saudi Cacia forward Julián Quiñones.
9:10 p.m
The first big chance at the 23rd World Cup – the Mexican Raul Jimenez ignited from about 15 meters, a great defense of the South African goalkeeper Williams.
9:09 p.m
Shakira performed at the grand opening ceremony.
9:05 p.m
It started!
Five minutes late, Brazilian referee Sampaio gave the signal for the start of the match between Mexico and South Korea, which officially opened the 23rd FIFA World Cup.
8:22 p.m
The opening of the World Cup divided Mexico City.
8:12 p.m
The South Africans drew attention immediately after arriving at the “Aztec” stadium.
And they had their own show:
20:00h
The opening ceremony of the World Cup has begun.
7:55 p.m
The lineups have also arrived:
Mexico (4-1-4-1): Ranchel – Gallardo, Vasquez, Montes, Reyes – Lira – Quiñones, Fidalgo, Gutierrez, Alvarado – Jimenez.
South Africa (5-3-2): Williams – Mudau, Okon, Sibisi, Embokazi, Modiba – Mokoena, Sitole, Adams – Foster, Reiners.
7:48 p.m
Edin Dzeko spoke to the YouTube channel FIFA before tomorrow’s match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada (9 p.m.).
The captain of the “dragons” recalled the barrage with Italy and pointed out that he hopes that the placement at the World Cup has at least somewhat united the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
