Mexican footballer, attacking midfielder/winger for Cruz Azul and Mexico
South Africa’s World Cup opener ends in a 2-0 defeat to Mexico after three players are sent off, including Zwane and Sithole for South Africa, and Montes for Mexico. The match sets a record for the opening game with three straight red cards. The sanctioning bodies route the story through on-pitch violence and post-match reactions.
South Korea has exited the World Cup group stage after a 1-0 loss in Monterrey, prompting the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo. Son Heung-min has apologized to fans, while South Korea’s president calls for sports-administration reforms. The team’s rising generation had been seen as key to future success.
Mexico has defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32 at the Azteca Stadium, breaking a 40-year knockout win drought. Julián Quiñones scored the opener and Raúl Jiménez added a second. Gilberto Mora became the youngest knockout starter since Pelé, as Mexico maintains an 12-game unbeaten run at home. The result sets up a last-16 clash against England or DR Congo.