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'All Positives': Javier Hernández Reacts To Mexico's 'Crucial Win vs. South Africa
- Co‑hosts Mexico opened the World Cup with a 2–0 win over South Africa at the packed Azteca Stadium, sparking big celebrations.
- Julián Quiñones scored early and Raúl Jiménez added a header — Jiménez’s first World Cup goal and his 46th for Mexico, tying him with Jared Borgetti.
- The match was dramatic off the ball too: three red cards (two for South Africa, one for Mexico), the first World Cup opener with multiple sendings‑off since 1990.
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