History repeats itself - The Athletic
• Mexico will host South Africa in the opening match of the World Cup today at 3 p.m. ET. • The matchup serves as a rematch of the 2010 tournament opener, which featured the same two nations and a famous goal by Siphiwe Tshabalala. • This event marks the start of the tournament 2,921 days after the United States, Canada, and Mexico successfully bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
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