- Mexico is winless on World Cup opening day (five losses, two draws); coach Javier Aguirre says they must "break that trend" when they host South Africa.
- It's a rematch of the 2010 opener and a special home moment — at the Azteca in front of about 87,000 fans — something many players may never experience again.
- Aguirre highlights Mexico's seven-game unbeaten run, while South Africa coach Hugo Broos stresses blocking out the noisy home crowd — a nice coaching contrast to watch.
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