Sheinbaum congratulates the Mexican National Team after their victory in the World Cup opening match; they beat South Africa 2-0

Following Mexico's 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo extended her congratulations to the national team. She conveyed her message through social media, stating, "Congratulations to the National Team! Congratulations to all Mexican women and men," shortly after the decisive win.

The match, held at the Estadio Ciudad de México, saw goals from Julián Quiñones in the 9th minute and Raúl Jiménez in the 67th minute, securing the win for the host nation. Sheinbaum watched the game from the Deportivo Hermanos Galeana in the Gustavo A. Madero borough of Mexico City. This victory positions the Mexican team at the top of their group in the tournament, which is jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

The win marks a strong start for Mexico in the World Cup. The article also briefly notes that protests by searchers occurred at the Ángel de la Independencia during the opening ceremony, while fans celebrated the national team's goals.